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as in controlled
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 supervised
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 regulated
Pharmaceutical companies, which are regulated by the FDA, therefore have little reason to fund an expensive clinical trial, especially when cheap versions are already sold over the counter.
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Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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The report found Quan’s system contained a toxic mix of drugs at the time of his death, which included fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, promethazine and THC.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Other stores in operation were dealer-operated.Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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The distillery operated sporadically before being mothballed in 1998 and demolished in 2013.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The real terrors are kept outside, on this notoriously hellish stretch of Hollywood Boulevard.Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Becker himself initially did not know the owl’s location, which was kept secret by Valentin’s family.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Gojira left me wondering how a band as guaranteed to put the fear of metal into casual observers managed to become the only metal act in history to perform at an Olympics ceremony last summer in Paris.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Conclusion The journey to finding and partnering with the right Salesforce managed services provider requires thoughtful preparation.Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Reports indicate that the soldiers were restrained and shot at close range, reflecting an alarming, growing trend of executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian troops.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Quite the elegant dram, but not restrained.Tony Sachs, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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In an anonymous poll conducted by The Athletic, 65 of 109 players responded negatively to the idea of wearing Guardian Caps in games.Phil Rogers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The operation, conducted on-site southeast of Aberdeen, marks a significant milestone for offshore wind technology.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The afternoon, governed by the heart and small intestine (fire element), is better suited for creative tasks and collaborative work.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But Democrats are playing defense in more districts than the GOP is; Republicans only need to flip two seats to win control of the chamber and end the Democratic trifecta that has governed the state for the past two years.Cooper Burton, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Vu himself oversaw the minimalist design of the 3,840 square foot space in New York—the design of which intentionally juxtaposes old with new, minimalist with modern, in both its architectural design and decor.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While Mickle’s team designed several pieces, including the glam Crassus (Jon Voight) box and laurel mural, Rubin oversaw many elements and moving pieces, which had to be integrated into the main action shot in an arena near Atlanta.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Regulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulated. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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