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regulation

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




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The consent decree vested oversight of the pipelines in the state, on grounds that the lines are intrastate facilities and therefore not subject to federal regulation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Those opposed to regulation say "unregulated AI is like the accelerator, and regulation is like a brake", said the British-Canadian computer scientist who won the 2024 Nobel Physics Prize for his work on AI.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

This regulation is critical because improper activation of LypABC can be highly toxic to bacterial cells.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

A company spokesperson said OpenAI would move forward with the project “when the right conditions such as regulation and the cost of energy enable long-term infrastructure investment.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He returns with a coffee for himself, and the chips and the tea, along with a paper cup of milk the bartender has given him instead of the regulation container of cream.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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