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We propose an integrated control method that couples directional roof cutting, which interrupts stress transfer with constant resistance, and large deformation cable reinforcement to accommodate residual movement. The calibrated FLAC3D model indicates a lower front of face stress and a diminished cyclic build up of elastic strain energy in the roof, which reduces roadway convergence. Field data from Face 13403 corroborate the method\u2019s effectiveness: the average hydraulic support load on the roof cutting side was 20.3 MPa, which is 30.1% lower than on the non-cutting side; deformation stabilized about 320 m behind the face; the final roof to floor and rib to rib closures were 1.10 m and 1.47 m; and the entry remained fit for the next panel. 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