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as in controlling
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) you would be well advised to regulate your enthusiasm for the venture and pause to consider the risk involved
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as in supervising
to look after and make decisions about the government agency that regulates the nuclear power industry in this country
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Recent Examples of regulating The City Council is the latest legislative body to take up the work of regulating social media companies for minors. —
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026 The cotton underside is just insulating enough to work on your bed year-round, while the linen’s airflow lets heat escape for a naturally temperature-regulating combination. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 The free exercise clause prohibits government from regulating, prohibiting or rewarding religious beliefs, according to the Library of Congress. —Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2026 Just in time for warmer nights, browse more cooling bedding options below, including a temperature-regulating waffle blanket, an elegant pintuck-style cooling comforter, and a breezy bamboo pick. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 The state Senate passed a bill Friday regulating copycat versions of popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. —Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026 Calcium is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth and regulating nerve function. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Apr. 2026 Los Angeles County leaders, meanwhile, have grappled with differentiating the two and regulating the products that come in the form of powder, capsules and drinks and have been linked to six county deaths. —Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 Soffit vents play a key role in regulating attic airflow, and when they get clogged with debris, your home works harder to stay comfortable. —Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026 The cotton underside is just insulating enough to work on your bed year-round, while the linen’s airflow lets heat escape for a naturally temperature-regulating combination. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 The free exercise clause prohibits government from regulating, prohibiting or rewarding religious beliefs, according to the Library of Congress. —Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2026 Just in time for warmer nights, browse more cooling bedding options below, including a temperature-regulating waffle blanket, an elegant pintuck-style cooling comforter, and a breezy bamboo pick. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 The state Senate passed a bill Friday regulating copycat versions of popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. —Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026 Calcium is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth and regulating nerve function. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Apr. 2026 Los Angeles County leaders, meanwhile, have grappled with differentiating the two and regulating the products that come in the form of powder, capsules and drinks and have been linked to six county deaths. —Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 Soffit vents play a key role in regulating attic airflow, and when they get clogged with debris, your home works harder to stay comfortable. —Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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Ainsley Zibrida netted a hat trick and dished four assists, while Reese Jefferson scored four goals and dished an assist while controlling two draws as Dighton-Rehoboth (4-1) defeated Greater New Bedford 16-1 in the South Coast Conference.— Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
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By controlling growth in this manner, the researchers produced high-quality nickel oxide films with specific electronic properties, as reported by CGTN.— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit argues that Magic City's operators, APS Valet and its leadership, and other affiliated entities were negligent in hiring, training and supervising security personnel, and in allowing armed security to operate in areas accessible to the public without proper safeguards.— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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The Rose Bud native will serve a one-year term representing student interests while assisting the council in supervising chapter affairs and aligning local initiatives with national American Society for Public Administration policies.— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
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Advertisement Several countries around the world, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, have introduced various restrictions aimed at curbing children’s use of social media.— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 16 Apr. 2026
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The rebuke came after Akazawa said during a Sunday TV appearance that correcting the weak yen through monetary policy was among the options for curbing rising import prices.— Yoshiaki Nohara, Bloomberg, 14 Apr. 2026
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Despite Magic guard Desmond Bane, clearly under the weather, struggling from beyond the arc but still managing to contribute 17 points.— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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Vellimalar, a social worker and managing trustee of the company, works with as many as 500 women farmers in the region, explaining government policies, assisting them with loans, and providing farming assistance.— Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
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At the time of the incident, the victim was carrying a bag containing the three gold chains and multiple diamond watches valued at a total of $85,000.— Peter D'Oench, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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The old flag, which depicted the old state seal on a blue field, had been criticized for years for a cluttered, undistinguished design and for containing colonial imagery and depicting racist stereotypes.— Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
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That included a new pair of coordinators — Chris Marve, the defensive boss, and Brennan Marion, who’s overseeing the offense.— Pat Graham, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
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Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a powerful figure within Iran’s political system, is heading the team and is overseeing the overall direction of the negotiations.— Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
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Just two months ago, multi-generation cattle rancher Joe Fischer spoke about the pressures of keeping his operation running.— Conor McGill, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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And that light from across the street that shines right into your bedroom window at night, keeping you from falling asleep?— Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Ann-Marie Guglieri, Yale's executive deputy director/chief operating officer of athletics, and Mary Berdo, deputy director of athletics, the second- and third-ranked positions in the department under Chun, purchased a house together in Milford, Connecticut, in June 2018, the deed shows.— Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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High conversion rate With roughly 15,000 facilities operating nationwide, wastewater treatment represents a massive and constant drain on the American power grid.— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Regulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/regulating. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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