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controlling interest

American

noun

ownership of enough stock in a company to exert control over policy and management.

controlling interest British

noun

a quantity of shares in a business that is sufficient to ensure control over its direction

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of controlling interest

First recorded in 1920–25

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controlling interest

He abruptly sold the Lakers in August, in a deal that valued the team — not just Walter’s controlling interest — at $12.5 billion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

"The Friedkin Group is exploring new investment options for Everton Football Club, including the potential sale of a controlling interest," TFG said.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

He and his wife, Willow Bay, purchased a controlling interest in the National Women's Soccer League's Angel City FC in 2024.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Walter bought a controlling interest in the Lakers last year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026

He bought controlling interest in Baltimore’s legendary but struggling Pimlico Racecourse and set out to restore its glory.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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