regulated

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Utilities such as SDG&E make money by building projects such as transmission lines, which earn regulated returns on investment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The utility, which serves about 4 million customers in Virginia and the Carolinas, is almost entirely regulated, capping potential for profit growth from growing electricity demand—but also limiting downside risk.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Traditional sports betting, through companies like DraftKings and FanDuel, is regulated and legislated by U.S. states, and there are states where Americans still cannot legally bet on sports.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The Sunbed Association says the industry is already strictly regulated and does not believe sunbed use should be categorised in a similar way to tobacco products.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

On the other hand, his actions are not regulated by law or by any clearly formulated code of behavior.

From "1984" by George Orwell