control
verb (used with object)
controlling
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present participleof control.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The idea of controlling the brain through new technology has a long history, as both a dream and a nightmare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Microsoft’s announcement strengthens its case for controlling the cost of AI.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
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 device used cubes of natural uranium suspended in heavy water, a specialized substance that played an essential role in controlling the nuclear reaction.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Movie studios used to sign deals with actors and actresses, in exchange for creating their personas and controlling their lives.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
