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Definition of controllernext
as in regulator
a mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system the controllers for the video game system seem fairly well designed

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noun (2)

plural of controller
as in regulators
a mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system the controllers for the video game system seem fairly well designed

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As of Friday morning, 333,000 mail-in votes had been cast in the June 2 primary for Los Angeles mayor, city attorney, city controller and eight of the 15 City Council seats. Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 Snakes are natural pest controllers, eating critters that harm your garden, but too many can pose risks. Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
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The best Switch 2 controllers Our list of the best Switch 2 controllers is always evolving. Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 28 May 2026 Compared to previous generations of Xbox controllers, this one now includes a new Share button. George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for controller
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  • California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • Political leaders and regulators have failed in parallel, whether through misunderstanding, passivity, or fascination with the technology itself.
    Christopher Marquis, Time, 30 May 2026
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  • The broader question the map raises is how communities, regulators, and companies will weigh the economic promise of AI infrastructure against its demands on water, power, and public trust.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • A smoke shop in Denver and another in Fort Collins were both ordered to cease operations this month by city and state regulators.
    Logan Smith, CBS News, 31 May 2026
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  • The iXi trolley uses two cameras and GPS that’s pre-loaded with maps of more than 40,000 courses to autonomously steer itself, with players able to issue commands via hand gestures or voice control.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
  • Finance teams gain earlier cost visibility, improving margin control and sustainability and sourcing teams can evaluate material impact, availability and waste implications.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
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  • Chip controls and tariffs should carefully weigh their impact on chip costs.
    Rakesh Kumar, Fortune, 30 May 2026
  • The remaining fish served as controls.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026

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“Controller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controller. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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