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the voltage regulator will make sure your car's alternator gets the right amount of electricity
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South African regulators should take note.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
In Florida, state regulators limit insurer profits.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
South African regulators should take note.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Accounts used by underage bettors will be closed and may be reported to state regulators, the companies said.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Regulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regulator. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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regulator
noun
reg·u·la·tor
ˈreg-yə-ˌlāt-ər 
1
: one that regulates
2
Legal Definition
regulator
noun
reg·u·la·tor
ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər
: one (as a government agency) that regulates
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