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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
District 4 Commissoner Chakira Johnson also called for more transparency in the defining and regulating process.
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Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Currently there is no transparent, consistent framework for regulating AI in the United States.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 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
Three fatal accidents within 24 hours last weekend have renewed calls for stricter regulations in an industry that is largely responsible for regulating itself.
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David Hickey,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Closing your blinds can make a huge difference in regulating indoor temperatures and making things feel more comfortable.
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
The family first listed their house on Monday, April 13, three days after the Tennessee State Legislature passed a child labor law regulating how influencers feature children in their content, as several social media users and media outlets pointed out in comments and coverage.
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
But the government isn’t regulating a third-party transaction.
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Julia Gledhill,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Anthropic employees have so far provided a $476,000 boost to Alex Bores, a New York assemblymember running for Congress who sponsored that state’s new law regulating AI.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Currently there is no transparent, consistent framework for regulating AI in the United States.
—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 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
Three fatal accidents within 24 hours last weekend have renewed calls for stricter regulations in an industry that is largely responsible for regulating itself.
—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Closing your blinds can make a huge difference in regulating indoor temperatures and making things feel more comfortable.
—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
The family first listed their house on Monday, April 13, three days after the Tennessee State Legislature passed a child labor law regulating how influencers feature children in their content, as several social media users and media outlets pointed out in comments and coverage.
—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
But the government isn’t regulating a third-party transaction.
—
Julia Gledhill,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Anthropic employees have so far provided a $476,000 boost to Alex Bores, a New York assemblymember running for Congress who sponsored that state’s new law regulating AI.
—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulating
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Different wines are intended to be stored over different time periods—some are meant to be consumed within months of bottling, while others may spend decades in a cellar—and controlling oxygen exposure is critical to preserving flavor and aroma.
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While scientists have been able to detect and study these emitters, controlling them has remained a major challenge.
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As the investigation continues, authorities are using the tragedy to urge parents to prioritize water safety by supervising young children, learning CPR and keeping emergency equipment on hand.
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Mark Montefiore is executive producer, with Max Wolfond serving as supervising producer and Logan Midroni as producer for New Metric Media.
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The Fed has been trying to balance its job of curbing inflation while supporting employment growth.
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The league has taken steps to address tanking, but curbing that problem alone won’t stop injury issues that are just as much a part of the growing apathy that many fans feel towards the regular season.
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Cruise lines are constantly managing a shifting inventory of cabin categories right up until embarkation day.
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The lack of Navy interest in managing NAVFAC leads, at best, to a leisurely approach to getting anything done.
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Now Yan and his colleagues have developed an acoustic synapse containing multiple phi-bits.
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Evidence Of Ancient Solstice Ceremonies The excavations at Bulford revealed 48 pits containing pottery, animal bone, worked flints and charcoal.
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Keeler is one of the scientists overseeing the study.
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Burnham has led the Greater Manchester region since 2017, overseeing rapid regeneration for the city where the Industrial Revolution was forged.
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Master beekeeper Nicole Palladino is keeping the rooftop at the Westfield Century City shopping center buzzing with activity, as about 30,000 bees work to make honey.
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In line with existing sleep hygiene guidelines, Winter suggests keeping your bedroom between 65 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
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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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