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controllers

  • plural
    of controller.
    controller
    noun
    an employee, often an officer, of a business firm who checks expenditures, finances, etc.; comptroller.

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Audio recordings between train controllers in Madrid and the train drivers appear to show that one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

As Perseverance moves, it continuously captures images of its surroundings, constructs a three-dimensional map of potential obstacles, and selects a safe route between destinations chosen by mission controllers.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

Under the terms announced Friday, the controllers would receive a 2.8% pay increase.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

And facilities with the most severe staffing needs will get priority when controllers are reassigned to different locations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Grover was in the controllers booth now, slamming away at the buttons.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan