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regulatory

[reg-yuh-luh-tawr-ee] / ˈrɛg jə ləˌtɔr i /
ADJECTIVE
supervisory
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"We must take this step to comply with regulatory requirements in specific parts of the world," it said at the time.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

A series of regulatory obstacles, heightened by geopolitical tensions, have hurt Shein’s business and complicated efforts to go public.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Washington has framed its host year around limiting regulatory burdens and promoting new technologies.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Trade tensions and regulatory concerns mean Shein is navigating a very different landscape to when it first started exploring a potential IPO.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

In recent years there have been expansion and strengthening in new fields; biologic membranes, immunology, genetics, and cell regulatory mechanisms are currently booming.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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