regulation
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Lamberth said the Bureau of Prisons’ new regulation would “arbitrarily deprive inmates of medications and other lifestyle accommodations that its own medical staff have deemed to be medically appropriate.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
The results suggest that the hormonal regulation of stem cells may help explain why skin repair differs between the sexes.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
Some people worry that too much regulation will just prompt students to party off campus, where the rules won’t apply.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
Earlier in October, the government promised better regulation of the sector.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Walter Noel’s red blood cells and liver cells contained the same genetic information—but gene regulation ensured that the hemoglobin protein was only present in red blood cells, and not in the liver.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
![]()
He cited the Administrative Procedure Act, which forbids abrupt and “arbitrary” changes in federal regulations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
“Congressman Wilson does and has always abided by campaign donation regulations set forth by the Federal Election Commission,” Snider said in an email.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
The new regulations are expected to come into force early next year, subject to parliamentary approval.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Despite a request from litigants to overturn prior rulings in Kisor, a slim majority of the court ruled that judges were still required to defer to an agency’s interpretations of its regulations.
From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2026
New government environmental regulations for oil drilling were having an even more profound effect on the Osage’s underground reservation.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing regulation
The Diary of Anne Frank
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Tangerine
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Beam Me Up: Talking About Star Trek
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word