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as in controlling
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 supervising
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 regulating
The progress is a huge step toward regulating tech companies.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Acclimatisation involves repeatedly exercising in hot conditions so the body begins sweating earlier and becomes better at regulating its core temperature.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
For most of American history, however, it had been understood that Congress had the power to structure the government and to create semi-independent agencies to carry out specific tasks such as regulating railroad rates or the money supply.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The decision will inevitably have consequences for business in the media, entertainment technology space, with the FTC and FCC taking active roles in regulating those areas (not to mention the SEC, among other agencies).
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
For Illinois, regulating prediction markets has fast become a priority.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
The judge in the case on June 3 sent the case back to the Costilla County Board of Adjustment for further proceedings to determine how much of the fence is subject to new county rules regulating high fences.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
28 June 2026
By Bay City News The Stockton City Council has approved an ordinance regulating the use of facial coverings when they are used to conceal a person’s identity in ways that provoke fear, intimidation, threats or violence.
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Bay City News,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
In the Senate, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is expected to work toward legislation regulating minors’ use of social media.
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Victoria Baeza Garcia,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Acclimatisation involves repeatedly exercising in hot conditions so the body begins sweating earlier and becomes better at regulating its core temperature.
—
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
For most of American history, however, it had been understood that Congress had the power to structure the government and to create semi-independent agencies to carry out specific tasks such as regulating railroad rates or the money supply.
—
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The decision will inevitably have consequences for business in the media, entertainment technology space, with the FTC and FCC taking active roles in regulating those areas (not to mention the SEC, among other agencies).
—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
For Illinois, regulating prediction markets has fast become a priority.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
The judge in the case on June 3 sent the case back to the Costilla County Board of Adjustment for further proceedings to determine how much of the fence is subject to new county rules regulating high fences.
—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
28 June 2026
By Bay City News The Stockton City Council has approved an ordinance regulating the use of facial coverings when they are used to conceal a person’s identity in ways that provoke fear, intimidation, threats or violence.
—
Bay City News,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
In the Senate, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is expected to work toward legislation regulating minors’ use of social media.
—
Victoria Baeza Garcia,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulating
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France has largely dominated, controlling 68% of possession and creating a whopping seven shots on goal.
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No other sports empire on our list owns controlling stakes in teams as diverse — NFL, NBA, NHL, Premiere League soccer — or as widely spread out geographically — Los Angeles, Denver, London — as KSE.
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Nadella is also supervising major changes in units such as Xbox and has become more hands-on with product development.
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Army investigations have repeatedly pointed to the same factors contributing to fatal training incidents including sleep deprivation, inadequate training and inexperienced leaders supervising high-risk exercises.
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These Forme shorts activate the glutes and abs through biofeedback while curbing joint stress.
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As the head of a far-right party, Meloni backs curbing migration and promoting traditional values.
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Nowadays, Monson de Kansky still keeps busy, whether by managing the Sierra Madre property; spending time with her four children, six grandchildren and cat, Lizzie; keeping up with current affairs and old friends; or, naturally, teaching dance.
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With the Heat needing to make some important decisions in the coming days to round out its new-look roster around two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, that process even includes managing its three two-way contract slots.
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Nail technicians in salons across the continent need to dispose of polishes containing trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, and switch to alternatives.
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Last month, police raided the teen’s home on Creekside Drive, seizing $1,300 in cash and a box containing packages of edible cannabis products, which were similar to what the girl allegedly ingested, authorities said.
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The first film from the territory to play in competition in Annecy in 15 years, the picture is directed by Ervin Han, with Disney veteran Raul Garcia (Aladdin, Fantasia 2000) overseeing the animation.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, also from Oklahoma and a former congressman for the state, is still settling into his role atop the Cabinet agency overseeing ICE.
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One supporter applauded the board for teaching the Bible in classrooms and keeping Sharia law, the Islamic moral code, out of public schools.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insecurity has worsened as the militants have started operating in the southern region.
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The supervisors unanimously approved a lease in May allowing American to add two more daily round trips from Carlsbad to Phoenix in the 76-seat Embraer 175 jets that have been operating out of Palomar since February 2025.
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