Controlling
Controlling adjective - Able to control or determine policy.
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Shifting and controlling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shifting" instead an adjective "Controlling".
Shifting
Shifting adjective - Changing position or direction.
Controlling and shifting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controlling" instead an adjective "Shifting".
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Glowing Mechanical Eyes: Most of Ultron's robot bodies have glowing eyes, starting with the light blue of the Iron Man suits, but eventually shifting to blood red if he's directly controlling them.
Source: Film / Avengers: Age of Ultron - She's basically a shape-shifting fox, but it still works... it is described as "A technique developed by the ancient Solars for controlling their Lunar partners", and Misho mostly uses it to distract Marena when she's frustrated by being in heat (and him being a Chaste Hero).
Source: Go Fetch -
Skinner type who believed in "controlling" his charges, then shifting to a touchy-feely shrink who let them wear their costumes if it made them feel better, before going through a period where he was a costumed villain himself.
Source: The Shrink
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