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regulation

[reg-yuh-lay-shuhn] / ˌrɛg jəˈleɪ ʃən /




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Effective regulation requires technical expertise, much of which resides within or is financially connected to the industry being regulated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

EU regulation has been effective in reducing emissions from air pollutants, except for ozone, the report said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Police forces want to see tighter licensing and regulation around who can issue a number plate, says Chief Constable Tim Forber, the UK's policing lead on ANPR.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Supporters of the bill, including Cruz, have said the bill would bring order and consistent regulation to college sports.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

That’s why the jump to the regulation height high bar felt like a crazy daredevil move.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

Dots will only be available to paid subscribers and are not yet available to individual users in the European Union, Switzerland and the United Kingdom due to regulations, though OpenAI hopes to resolve those issues.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

A PSG statement at the time said it "has always acted in full compliance with the laws and regulations enacted by sports institutions" and it "denies the allegations".

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Mark Paoletta, a White House lawyer who is running the office that reviews all new regulations, opposed the plan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Iran's judiciary launched proceedings against the 29-year-old after the video went viral, gaining millions of views, saying the performance was "in violation of the country's legal and cultural regulations".

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

After halting the Tuskegee study, HEW proposed new Protection of Human Subjects regulations that would require, among other things, informed consent.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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