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regulate

[reg-yuh-leyt] / ˈrɛg yəˌleɪt /


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The FCC and the FDA regulate cellphone safety.

From The Wall Street Journal

The tribunal heard an inspector "intercepted" Mia, telling him the reason for the visit was "to establish if regulated activities were taking place at the clinic", after receiving complaints from members of the public.

From BBC

Other states regulate them so heavily that hardly any plans are available.

From Barron's

Consumers in regulated energy markets may be hit hardest as coal plants stay open longer than planned.

From Barron's

These interactions influence various biological pathways, which are step by step processes that help regulate functions such as inflammation, metabolism, and cellular protection.

From Science Daily