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[reg-yuh-leyt] / ˈrɛg yəˌleɪt /


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As someone who has hyper-specific playlists to regulate my moods, I appreciate that whether you want to party, chill outside or brandish your middle finger to the world, the Salon DJ Collective has you covered.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Its price topped a much-awaited threshold of $100,000 in December 2024, then rose to $120,000 in July 2025 as US politicians prepared to debate bills to regulate digital assets.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Mr. Pulte, a housing scion, at least had some qualifications to regulate the government housing giants, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Thus far, Congress has not passed any major legislation to regulate artificial intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

It was hard to keep secrets; you had to keep track of them, regulate how they moved through your body, make sure they didn’t swerve and jump out of your mouth.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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