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regulator

[reg-yuh-ley-ter] / ˈrɛg yəˌleɪ tər /
NOUN
something that regulates
Synonyms
STRONGEST
manager
STRONG
director governor switch thermostat valve

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The deal is expected to close sometime next year, assuming regulator approval.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Police said the death was being treated as unexplained and an investigation was under way in liaison with the regulator.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The identification of GPR133 as a key regulator of bone strength opens up a new direction for treatment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The news comes as Microsoft and AWS have both offered commitments to the regulator linked to how they handle data transfer fees and interoperability as part of a broader probe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Of course, if the atmospheric regulator or oxygenator have problems, I'll need to cut into the bedroom to get to them.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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Vocabulary from Readings 2, Unit 2

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