19 entries under controlling topic. ×

21
leading(verb, adjective, master, prime, main)
17
governing(noun, verb, adjective, control, care)
14
commanding(verb, adjective, master, commanding)
14
controlling(verb, adjective, main, chief, principal)
14
managing(noun, verb, adjective, control, moving)
11
ruling(verb, adjective, master, commanding)
7
administering(noun, verb, adjective, direction, management)
6
presiding(verb, adjective, master, mastering)
6
supervising(noun, verb, adjective, control, care)
4
steering(verb, adjective)
3
ordering(noun, verb)
3
disciplining(noun, verb, commanding)
3
dominating(verb, commanding)
3
overseeing(verb, direction, management, running, ruling)
3
piloting
3
superintending
2
executing
1
bridling
1
harnessing
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