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regulate

[reg-yuh-leyt] / ˈrɛg jəˌleɪt /


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The parliament's culture committee also called for an "EU code of conduct" to regulate influencers and a common definition of "influencer marketing".

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

"Our team is interested in continuous low-intensity ultrasound because it offers a non-pharmacological, non-invasive approach that may help regulate immune cell behavior and promote a more reparative healing environment in injured joints."

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

It’s probably not a great idea to regulate your entire food system based on vibes.

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

In 1972, ordinary Californians circulated petitions, knocked on doors, and rode bicycles down the coast, rallying support for Proposition 20, which aimed to regulate coastal development.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

How did a lactose-sensing protein recognize and regulate only a lactose-digesting gene—and not the thousands of other genes in a cell?

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

The Sixth Circuit in December 2025 upheld the constitutionality of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, a nonprofit that regulates thoroughbred racing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The HFEA, which regulates the fertility industry, has issued its own warning about online donations.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Federal campaign finance law regulates political parties in a variety of ways.

From Salon Jul. 2, 2026

It’s a common misconception that the federal government regulates the dates on food.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

She walks in a circle until her breath regulates, because she knows what will happen to her muscles if she doesn’t.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

While many countries attempt to balance ecosystem preservation with large-scale development or industry, the Galápagos operates under a highly regulated, conservationist approach.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

In China, where the internet is tightly regulated by the state, minors' access to social media has been restricted progressively since 2019.

From Barron's Jul. 12, 2026

In mammals, tooth development is tightly regulated and linked to complex jaw growth and feeding strategies.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

But the series also goes behind the scenes to explore how an informal gathering grew into a big-budget, heavily regulated event.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

If credit default swaps were insurance, why weren’t they regulated as insurance?

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

The FDA and DEA each oversee aspects of regulating ketamine.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

I support providing greater health benefits to athletes, providing greater protections for their academic pursuits and regulating agents.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The rainforest stores vast amounts of carbon and plays a key role in regulating the climate.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

Now, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have uncovered the brain circuitry responsible for regulating growth hormone during sleep.

From Science Daily Jul. 5, 2026

I see Michael in the control booth, regulating volume and lighting in the auditorium.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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