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regulated

verb

past tense of regulate

as in controlled

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) you would be well advised to regulate your enthusiasm for the venture and pause to consider the risk involved

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as in operated

to look after and make decisions about the government agency that regulates the nuclear power industry in this country

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Recent Examples of regulated Supplements, on the other hand, are regulated under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, which holds manufacturers responsible for ensuring that their supplements are safe and properly labeled. — Andrew Yockey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 Like other supplements, creatine is not FDA-regulated for safety and effectiveness, so the onus is on the consumer to choose a trustworthy brand. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 15 Oct. 2026 While the Fin-Syn rules used to be regulated by the FCC, the FCC has little oversight with streaming, so the AEA is instead looking to introduce legislation. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026 The minimum age is 21, and it is regulated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Actual nicotine replacement therapy products are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to help people quit smoking. — Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026 They’re also regulated by the CFTC or the Securities and Exchange Commission. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The latter are regulated at the federal level by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 That distinction, the companies have argued, they should be treated and regulated like a market, not a casino. — Gray Rohrer, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

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Cologne police spokesman Christoph Bermel said the two male teenagers have not been charged but are considered suspects, and investigators were examining whether the robot's movements were preprogrammed or controlled in real time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Crimes reported on Cornell's campus are generally investigated by campus police, a department that has full law enforcement powers but is controlled by the university.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of controlled

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This sonic machine—a pneumatic system operated by wind and air—is partially concealed inside walls.

— Thomas Patier, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2026
The Crown Estate is an independent company established by Parliament to manage a vast portfolio of properties throughout the United Kingdom that is nominally owned by the sovereign during his lifetime but is operated for the benefit of taxpayers.

— Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

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On the way back, the dopp kit took a slightly deeper drawstring shape, but contained the same amenities.

— Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Many of these goods, which were purchased on online platforms, were fakes that contained dangerous levels of phthalates, lead, formaldehyde, nickel and other substances.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of contained

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At least three employees supervised by Perera have filed bullying complaints with DIR’s Office of Equity and Risk.

— Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
The day was also a feast in honor of the recipient – typically the prefect of Rome, who supervised the city’s jurisdictions and police.

— Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of supervised

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Its president, Michael Fields, ran the campaign against the measure, which would have curbed property tax increases and allowed the state to keep more of its revenue.

— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026
The conflict has curbed oil supply flowing through the Middle East, thereby raising prices, and damaged refining infrastructure in the region that turns oil into products like diesel, gasoline and jet fuel.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

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Cybersecurity And Functional Safety Are Converging Cybersecurity and functional safety have traditionally been managed as separate disciplines, although today they are increasingly considered part of the same operational risk environment.

— Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
After the initial disclosure, Acme took several meetings with a mix of studios and filmmakers eager to understand how a project managed to dramatically lower costs.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of managed

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One of these is effectively kept hidden from scene to scene, especially once a sick old man falls into Soulan’s care.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
The decision Misty makes as the film enters its third act is partly precipitated by her bipolar kind-of brother, her lone touchstone to a troubled childhood that’s kept frustratingly vague.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of kept

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Western Commissioner Rick Lett said the event permit application has been handled with guidance from the county's legal adviser, and that if the H Highway bridge had been out, the county likely would have denied the application.

— Glory Reitz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
The late Margot Bettauer Dembo handled NYRB’s previous Seghers translations; Lucy Jones has taken over, and excellently conveys the incisive bite of the writing.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

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