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regulation

[reg-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən /




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It helps form cell membranes and supports brain functions involved in memory, mood regulation, and muscle control.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Andrew Tangel is an enterprise reporter covering aviation safety and regulation for The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Prediction markets claim federal regulation, but some states view them as illegal gambling.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Under the Gambling Act, to avoid regulation, competition giveaways must offer a free entry route or feature a skill-based element, such as a multiple-choice question, which players answer correctly to take part.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Two hours she devoted to her diary; two to working by herself in the kitchen-garden; and one to the regulation of her accounts.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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