How to Use controlled in a Sentence

controlled

adjective

• The polar bears at the zoo live in a controlled environment.
• The test was done under controlled conditions.
• Instead of arguing, they talked in a calm, controlled manner.
• Hillary's severe, controlled voice crackled through the line first.
  — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 12 Apr. 2017
• Repeat the sequence with quick and controlled movements.
  — Jason Wanlass, idahostatesman, 9 June 2017
• This will give you a cleaner, more controlled flame that's less likely to lick the rim of the jar (the cause of those unsightly smoke stains).
  — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 19 May 2017
• Even in a highly controlled environment, the sub-two-hour marathon remains elusive — just barely.
  — JerÉ Longman, New York Times, 6 May 2017
• Yet Jones never appears to break a sweat, thanks to the fluidity of his ideas and the tautly controlled nature of his technique.
  — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, 25 June 2017
• The state also utilizes controlled hunts and damage permits to target specific areas.
  — Jackie Borchardt, cleveland.com, 9 June 2017
• The club is doing it again in a more controlled manner, distributing 2,500 free tickets that disappeared quickly.
  — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2017
• The inflaters developed by Takata use a compound known as ammonium nitrate that is supposed to fill airbags in a powerful but controlled explosion.
  — Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 18 May 2017
• Officers set up controlled drug buys, surveillance on homes and intercepted phone calls to investigate the organization.
  — David Harris, OrlandoSentinel.com, 16 May 2017
• The ride is well controlled, and the suspension can mask all but the sharpest bumps.
  — Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 22 Dec. 2021
• In the midst of all the controlled chaos that comes with prepping a show, Kamara took the time to record the process.
  — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2022
• A pool reporter takes notes for the rest of the White House press corps at events with controlled access.
  — Glenn Kessler, Washington Post, 16 May 2018
• The thin, curvy neck gives you a controlled and accurate pour with no mess.
  — Scott Gilbertson, Wired, 13 Nov. 2021
• Think about squeezing your glutes and quads as your legs glide in and out in a very controlled manner.
  — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 13 Dec. 2018
• In a slow and controlled motion, lower your butt back toward the ground.
  — Tiffany Ayuda, SELF, 8 Aug. 2022
• Those were the days before parents controlled youth sports.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2019
• Get the most out of the move by performing the exercise at a slow, controlled tempo.
  — Tony Gentilcore, Men's Health, 30 Nov. 2022
• Even with the controlled pace, Gayter’s heart rate increased by five beats per minute in the third hour of each marathon, and by another five beats in the fourth hour.
  — Amby Burfoot, Outside Online, 25 June 2022
• There's controlled chaos and frequent cursing in the control room.
  — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2020
• This removes momentum from the equation and forces you to work in a slow and controlled manner.
  — Shauna Harrison, SELF, 29 Sep. 2022
• Tight, controlled curls with a little height became my look.
  — Rembert Browne, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2022
• In the Popes, on the other hand, the terrible thing seems to come from nowhere, both controlled and spontaneous, ineluctable.
  — Joan Acocella, The New Yorker, 17 May 2021
• The Mendelssohn began with less assurance than the Clarke, but the ensemble soon grew more controlled.
  — Tim Diovanni, Dallas News, 26 Jan. 2021
• Guests looking for a place to relax and get away from the controlled chaos of Thrill Island will want to go to the neighborhood of Chill Island.
  — Megan Dubois, Chron, 31 Oct. 2022
• Weiss said the district plans to transition to a hybrid model and an in-person model when the spread of the virus is more controlled.
  — Alec Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2020
• Other pluses include a knob that is easy to turn and cushioned handles that make for a more controlled, non-slip grip while opening cans.
  — Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2023
• According to tech Tom Streible, PopUp mics are adjustable and controlled re motely, but require a hole cut into the stage.
  — Malina Saval, Variety, 3 Feb. 2023

Last Updated: 11 Nov 2024