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as in to control
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
you would be well advised to regulate your enthusiasm for the venture and pause to consider the risk involved
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as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
the government agency that regulates the nuclear power industry in this country
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Recent Examples of regulate
The conclusions became the basis of a federal judge's order for the government to further regulate fluoride in public drinking water.
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Maya Goldman, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Musk, who spent more than $250 million to help elect Trump, is now leading the president-elect’s Department of Government Efficiency taskforce, recommending cuts to the federal bureaucracy and its ability to regulate.
—Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
That unit then sets about growing the plants, automatically regulating factors such as light, airflow, temperature, and hydration.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
Unlike medications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 21 Dec. 2024
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Maya Goldman, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Musk, who spent more than $250 million to help elect Trump, is now leading the president-elect’s Department of Government Efficiency taskforce, recommending cuts to the federal bureaucracy and its ability to regulate.
—Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
That unit then sets about growing the plants, automatically regulating factors such as light, airflow, temperature, and hydration.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
Unlike medications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 21 Dec. 2024
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Fire crews have since managed to start controlling the fires, helped by out-of-state reinforcements, the water in hydrants being replenished, and wind speeds dropping.Dennis Mersereau, WIRED, 11 Jan. 2025
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The captures highlight a campaign by some activists to reintroduce lynx to help control the deer population and symbolize Scotland’s commitment to wildlife diversity.Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Only one musician manages to beat Charli, as well as Eilish and every other star who lands on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart as Americans get their first look at the exciting new tally.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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These notices are currently sent in a basic letter through regular mail, which can easily be overlooked as most people now manage all of their accounts online.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Firefighters are still battling to contain the fire that broke out near Pasadena, destroying at least 7,000 homes and other structures and laying waste to entire neighborhoods.CHRISTOPHER WEBER, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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This occurs when a high percentage of people in a community have developed immunity, ensuring that future outbreaks affect fewer individuals and are quickly contained. Humans, of course, are not the only species that benefits from the direct and indirect protections of vaccines.Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
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Curran, if confirmed, would be new to managing the agency’s $3 billion budget and supervising its more than 8,000 employees.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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French military personnel are part of the monitoring committee supervising the ceasefire, which aims to pave the way for stabilization and reconstruction.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Russia was part of the 2015 deal between Iran and six nuclear powers offering sanctions relief for Tehran in exchange for curbing its atomic program, and the Kremlin offered political support to Iran when Trump withdrew the U.S. from the agreement.Vladimir Isachenkov, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Republicans are fuming at the State Department after learning that recipients of funding from the legacy program to curb HIV/AIDS across Africa, PEPFAR, performed abortions in violation of U.S. law.Laura Kelly, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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This story was originally published by KABC, an ABC owned and operated television station.KABC STAFF, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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This campaign, though, has seen Bellingham operating in a deeper role.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The individual, whose identity hasn’t been released, was quickly restrained by fellow passengers and later detained by state troopers.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Plus, in wine bars restrained by small kitchens, the ice cream coupe offers ample space for experimentation, allowing chefs to push the boundaries with the produce and tools at hand and easily tweak their recipes to keep regulars on their toes.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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The multinational force will play a key role in initial reconstruction efforts by ensuring basic humanitarian needs, repairing critical infrastructure, minimizing the hazards caused by threats like unexploded ordnance, and overseeing and coordinating international development efforts.Nir Arielli, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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With dozens of participating agencies, offices and departments – and 10 with individual R&D budgets of over a billion dollars annually – OSTP works to break down silos across the government and oversees the health of the nation’s vast R&D ecosystem.Kenneth Evans, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Regulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulate. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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