How to Use self-regulatory in a Sentence

self-regulatory

adjective
  • Standardization and self-regulatory approaches would go a long way in avoiding much of this pain.
    Alexander S. Blume, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • In almost all of these arenas, the NIH has championed self-regulatory systems in which researchers design and enforce policy alongside the government.
    Doni Bloomfield, STAT, 21 July 2026
  • The vaginal microbiome maintains homeostasis, a self-regulatory process that keeps the reproductive system functioning properly.
    Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 9 Jan. 2026
  • At the same time, some associations face scrutiny from the public, media and policymakers, especially when their self-regulatory efforts are seen as insufficient or self-serving.
    Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Amid this shift, trade associations are stepping into a more prominent role, championing self-regulatory models that offer both flexibility and accountability.
    Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • New technologies also lend themselves to self-regulatory models, whether technologies developed decades ago, such as that of the cellular industry, or with respect to newly evolving technologies such as generative and agentic AI.
    Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Increasingly, too, trade associations have been instrumental in developing self-regulatory frameworks that not only uphold standards in their respective industries but also promote competition and foster consumer trust.
    Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The Prop Association, a self-regulatory body launched in April 2025 under CEO Jordan Schneir, now offers to arbitrate the disputes.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • And in a period punctuated by deregulatory announcements and evolving public expectations, self-regulatory initiatives are emerging as a pragmatic solution for trade associations to address complex business and public policy challenges.
    Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • On Tuesday, Google’s DeepMind co-founder and CEO Demis Hassabis emerged as a unifying voice with an article calling for a self-regulatory body of AI experts modeled after the US’ Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

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