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noun • power to direct or determine • a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another • (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc • a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment • the activity of managing or exerting control over something • the state that exists when one person or group has power over another • discipline in personal and social activities • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity • a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine • a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance • the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. verb • exercise authoritative control or power over • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • handle and cause to function • maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage • check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard • place under restrictions; limit access to by law • verify by using a duplicate register for comparison • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | ||||||||
| 25% | 5 | Hold back to hold front of seat belt here? | ||||||
noun • the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips • the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole | ||||||||
| 25% | 8 | A publisher's inventory of previously published books that are still in print | ||||||
noun • A list of older books available from a publisher, as opposed to the frontlist of more recent titles. verb • To hold back a student's application (to a college etc.) based on whether a preferred candidate declines their offer. • To place (a book) on a backlist. | ||||||||
Hold Back Company Books And Most Of Inventory Crossword Clue
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CONTROL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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CONTROL
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