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regulation

[reg-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌrɛg jəˈleɪ ʃən /




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"It's not where it needs to be and that's why we're willing to change the regulation to work with where consumer demand is and the industry," he added.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

It may also have potential as a supportive, non-pharmacological approach in clinical settings, particularly for conditions such as anxiety disorders or depression, which can involve disrupted autonomic regulation and altered responses to reward.

From Science Daily Sep. 4, 2026

The Treasury Department proposed the change Thursday in a new regulation that, if made final, would take effect after May 2027.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

Those financials exposed to capital markets will do well as regulation remains light, while easier permitting should boost energy-infrastructure build-out.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

Werner, in his new field tunic and oversize helmet and regulation Gott mit uns belt buckle, draws his shoulders back.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

“I believe that AI is good for propelling technology in general,” Hawkins said, “but I don’t believe we should be pursuing it without regulations and at the cost of the environment.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Part of that directive is to ensure the club remain compliant with domestic and European financial regulations.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

The question in his case involves the interaction between religious rights and land-use regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

Texas has regulations favorable to autonomous vehicles, making it one of the preferred testing grounds for many such services already in operation, such as Waymo and Zoox, or in trials, such as Motional.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

Of course, the regulations said always travel over water if possible, but Holly could never resist knocking the snowcap from the highest Alp on her way past.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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