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regulator

[reg-yuh-ley-ter] / ˈrɛg yəˌleɪ tər /
NOUN
something that regulates
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The regulator waived its deadline of July 30 for Amazon to launch half of its planned satellite constellation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The regulator added that a resilient domestic economy helped anchor the country’s steady reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The UK's regulator for fertility warned women were at risk of "exploitation by predatory donors".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Following the data release, China’s foreign exchange regulator attributed the increase to a valuation effect, driven by a fluctuating U.S. dollar and gains in global financial asset prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

There's one tricky bit: The atmospheric regulator doesn't run constantly.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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