I was hungry, but I 'controlled' my appetite [=I resisted the desire to eat] and waited for dinner.
Instead of arguing, they talked in a calm, 'controlled' manner.
The polar bears at the zoo live in a 'controlled' environment.
(..) - I did. Just give me one. - Get him a cigarette. - No! Tell me about Toretto. I told you, I think he's too controlled for this. Going suicidal on semi-trucks? No way. Maybe Vince. But he's too dumb to do it. - I think the kid sister's blurring your vision. - What did you say? I don't blame you. (..)2001 The Fast and the Furious
(..) for receiving stolen property if he doesn't. What kind of vibe is he getting from Toretto? He's scared of him, but he doesn't think he's jacking trucks. - He's too controlled for that. - Wait. Not that I want to contradict Harry's fine judge of character... ...but Toretto did hard time (..)2001 The Fast and the Furious