deregulate

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In the late ’80s and ’90s, countries began to deregulate media, satellite dishes multiplied on roofs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

In the 1990s and early 2000s, about half of U.S. states chose to deregulate their electricity markets, taking electricity generation out of the hands of monopoly utilities.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

The White House said Trump is committed to making “American leadership in space great again,” noting his first-term push to return U.S. astronauts to the moon and his efforts to deregulate the U.S. space industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2025

"State legislators might start thinking about it. In the past it was deemed very tough for a state to deregulate when the federal government still makes it a serious crime."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2024

To meet increased   competition from both EU and Central European countries, Austria   will need to emphasize knowledge-based sectors of the economy,   continue to deregulate the service sector, and lower its tax burden.

From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency