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controlling

The act of exerting control.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(chiefly, British) Exerting control over a person or thing.

His mother is very controlling.
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    Bluesky· May 2026
  • I think the point is, most sane and educated people do not even want them controlling local govt. Look at the mess they’ve made where they have control already.

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • It has been well known out of the USA but you have Trump supporters controlling most of your media so hardly surprising.

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • #Breaking | Smotrich: "The State of Israel will expand into Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank. I don't care how many Arabs are killed; what matters is controlling their lands."

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • €24M vanished as Sevilla players pushed Shirtum NFTs that never hit blockchain and launched SHI token with insiders controlling supply and price. Highlights ongoing risks of influencer-driven crypto launches.

    Bluesky· May 2026
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

The act of exerting control.

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