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regulator

[reg-yuh-ley-ter] / ˈrɛg jəˌleɪ tər /
NOUN
something that regulates
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Is there a regulator or complaint process that actually has teeth, rather than simply generating a case number?

From MarketWatch Sep. 12, 2026

Glen Sannox was also the first LNG ship of its kind ever constructed in the UK, which introduced uncertainty over what was required for regulator approval.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

The researchers therefore describe the tropical warm pool as a remote "regulator" that can influence snowfall and ice mass in East Antarctica over periods lasting several years.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

“But as the federal regulator, we need to ensure that all of our laws are followed.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

The regulator can separate the C02 and store it in a tank, and it can add oxygen to my air from my oxygen tanks as needed.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

Her work has also examined how companies, regulators and patients navigate a rapidly changing healthcare system.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

One investor said he was looking forward to Anthropic's forthcoming S-1, a document a company must file with securities regulators in order to sell shares.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

The platform, which has millions of users, is particularly popular among kids, which has prompted regulators to scrutinize its safety.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

The agency said that if California regulators don’t change the plan, the federal government won’t contribute funds to projects that restore habitat for fish and other wildlife, something endorsed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Both he and Cora decided his skittish personality had not helped them during the close call the previous night, when in another bad omen the regulators knocked on the front door.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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