as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
with the start of the new year, a new party will have regimen over the nation and, hopefully, bring some much-needed change
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Recent Examples of regimen
Summer is finally here, meaning natural curls are making their seasonal comeback, and with them the return of multipronged, post-shower hair care regimens to lock the shape and manage the frizz.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Fertilizing regimens can vary, but a common process is to enrich the soil with compost and a slow-release fertilize prior to planting tomatoes, and then switch to regular applications of a low-nitrogen fertilizer once the plants begin to set fruit and flowers.
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Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
Sure, four steps may sound daunting, but the magic polish dries so quickly that the full regimen takes a fraction of the time of traditional polish.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
Weight loss regimens should be individualized.
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Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Fertilizing regimens can vary, but a common process is to enrich the soil with compost and a slow-release fertilize prior to planting tomatoes, and then switch to regular applications of a low-nitrogen fertilizer once the plants begin to set fruit and flowers.
—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
Sure, four steps may sound daunting, but the magic polish dries so quickly that the full regimen takes a fraction of the time of traditional polish.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
Weight loss regimens should be individualized.
—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regimen
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Rahman also filed a claim against the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act in April.
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While governments face pressure to invest in adaptation measures, from cooling centers to heat-resilient infrastructure, experts warn that such steps risk addressing the symptoms rather than the cause.
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The Newsom administration did not respond to a request for comment Thursday evening.
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Di Poppo is approved but in limbo No one from the federal government or New York City would agree to an interview for this story, but a city spokesperson said the Mamdani administration has worked extensively to help 220,000 New Yorkers get exemptions.
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called for a major expansion of the country's naval forces, suggesting the regime should build two large warships each year for the next five years.
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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The family governance piece is a biggie, experts said.
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The winners are those organizations that obsess over customer value, empower employees, and resist financial gravity through strong mission lock and ethical governance.
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“Regimen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regimen. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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