Controlled
Controlled adjective - Restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds.
Mean and controlled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mean" instead an adjective "Controlled".
Mean
Mean adjective - Being about midway between extremes of amount or size.
Controlled and mean are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controlled" instead an adjective "Mean".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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It's explained later on that Loveless doesn't really mean without Love, but means To not be tied down or controlled.
Source: Manga / Loveless -
I mean really, running through bombed-out, Japanese-controlled Nanking just for earrings and pipa strings?
Source: Film / Flowers of War -
This doesn't mean single player gameplay isn't possible, seeing as the game also supplies you with AI controlled "sub-commanders", each with their own personalities.
Source: Video Game / Command & Conquer
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