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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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Portugal’s biggest warning sign came in their final clash, with Colombia managing 24 shots on goal — their most recorded in a World Cup game.
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There’s less enthusiasm for FIFA’s role in managing the World Cup.
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Financial regulation is struggling to keep pace with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, according to European policymakers, who are grappling with how to support adoption while containing risks to market integrity and stability.
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In 2022, a large cluster of cases in Florida was attributed to a Caesar salad kit containing bagged romaine lettuce.
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From overseeing the Dodgers during one of the franchise's most influential eras to remaining involved in ownership and player development across the sport, the family's impact extended well beyond the major leagues.
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The judge overseeing the wrongful death civil case that John O'Keefe's family filed against Karen Read admonished more than a dozen lawyers involved in the case on Wednesday.
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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Fostering discovery through those niche groups will likely prove essential to keeping the spirit of cinema alive.
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Wayne County prosecutors charged 29-year-old Nicholas Alexander Lee-Nathan with two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of operating while intoxicated causing death, and two counts of reckless driving causing death.
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That playbook still works for some businesses, particularly those operating in sectors that continue to attract significant venture interest or those pursuing opportunities that require substantial upfront investment.
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“Regulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulating. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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