well-controlled
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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NPR described the outcome as a striking rejection of the FDA’s stance, pointing out that every one of these compounds lacks the large, well-controlled clinical trials required to prove safety and effectiveness in humans.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
The FDA wrote that Replimune’s study “does not include an adequate and well-controlled investigation that demonstrates substantial evidence of effectiveness.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The FDA rejects Moderna’s application due to an inadequate and not well-controlled trial.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
The examination noted the president's medical history of "well-controlled hypercholesterolemia", a condition which can increase a patient's risk of a heart attack.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2025
He who lives without looking for pleasures, his senses well-controlled, moderate in his food, faithful and strong, him Māra will certainly not overthrow, any more than the wind throws down a rocky mountain.
From The Gospel of Buddha Compiled from Ancient Records by Paul Carus by Paul Carus
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