Example Sentences

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The inquiry found politicians and the press had been too close, and that a new self-regulated body independent of serving editors, government and business should be established.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2023

Skeptics of forest protection carbon credit programs note the market is largely self-regulated, and it’s easy for participants to exaggerate the benefits of a given project.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023

Many scientists have proposed that Earth has self-regulated its temperature throughout history, but this has been difficult to prove.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2022

“He self-regulated himself really, really well,” pitching coach Matt Wise said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2021

Professionals are positive, action oriented, opened minded, poised, adaptable, respectful, self-regulated, empathic, organized, prepared, and collaborative.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin