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controls
  • present tense form of control (3rd person singular).

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The Buy-rating ratios for Otis, Trane, and Johnson Controls are also around 50%.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

If the document was indeed written by Allen, Baragona said it would represent a fundamental change from the person he knew when they were making gimbals together at IJK Controls.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

The “Andy Richter Controls the Universe” star and his professional dance partner, Emma Slater, consistently rank among the lowest scorers of the season.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2025

Static Controls was able to go on refilling toner cartridges, which was so good for them that Lexmark became a division of Static Controls.

From Slate • Oct. 13, 2025

Tom Sat Behind the Controls "We're off!" cried Ned, waving at the already distant figures left behind.

From Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope by Gary, James