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regulation

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




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That match was tied 3-3 at the end of regulation playing time, with soccer superstars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé each scoring multiple goals.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In fact, he has expressed active opposition to A.I. regulation.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The unpopularity of the product is seen as increasing one risk to the AI trade: more regulation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Prof Gordon Findlater is HM's Inspector of Anatomy - meaning he oversees the licensing and regulation of anatomical services in the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The girl was immaculate—not a blue thread out of place, her chignon of long fair hair coiled in regulation neatness two inches above her uniform collar.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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