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regulation

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




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AI could see a “self-imposed regulation or a slowdown in development” to allow more time to adjust to its implications, though they identify no evidence of broad labor-market disruption from the emerging technology.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Many tech executives and lobbyists say they are bracing for a Democratic-led Congress and calls for more regulation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

What is the right balance between environmental regulation and building housing?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The surge of development here mirrors a data center gold rush across Texas over the past year that is outpacing the speed of regulation.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Last year, when I didn’t know any better, Miss McDaniels gave me a detention for wearing my lucky sneakers instead of the regulation loafers.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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