well-controlled
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Large, well-controlled studies on dietary changes have been limited.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
The agency demanded evidence from an “adequate and well-controlled trial” to prove that reducing the protein in patients’ bloods improves patient outcomes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
The FDA rejects Moderna’s application due to an inadequate and not well-controlled trial.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
The study used a "campus-based research kitchen to bridge the gap between laboratory-based chamber experiments measuring pollution from different cooking methods and less well-controlled testing in domestic kitchens."
From Salon • Jan. 21, 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 Carus, Paul
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