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regulator

[reg-yuh-ley-ter] / ˈrɛg yəˌleɪ tər /
NOUN
something that regulates
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In January, India's civil aviation regulator imposed a fine of $2.45 million on IndiGo for poor roster planning that led to large-scale cancellations in December.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The regulator now expects its compensation program to cost the industry 7.5 billion pounds—9% less than its previous estimate—or 9.1 billion pounds including administrative expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

That probe, by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, remains ongoing and is among many automated driving systems currently being examined by the regulator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

An article on the Xtend website celebrates the regulator granting the device a designation to evaluate its utility in treating progeria, a disease that causes children to age prematurely.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Three hours earlier when I’d attached my regulator to my third and last oxygen canister, I’d noticed that the gauge indicated that the bottle was only half full.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer