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regulatory

[reg-yuh-luh-tawr-ee] / ˈrɛg yə ləˌtɔr i /
ADJECTIVE
supervisory
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Economists attribute increased union activity to inflation and a tight labor market, but some foresee regulatory headwinds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Subject to regulatory approvals Frasers said it hoped the offer could be completed in the second half of this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Howard cautioned against drawing conclusions before Defra's consultation conclusions and said the UK has a robust regulatory system for veterinary medicines.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The core issue facing U.S. railroads today is not a lack of innovation; it is a lack of regulatory adaptability.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In recent years there have been expansion and strengthening in new fields; biologic membranes, immunology, genetics, and cell regulatory mechanisms are currently booming.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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