as in regulation
a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
according to army regs, dress uniforms must be starched and boots polished at all times
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Recent Examples of reg
The debate, which has raised more questions for some and reg flags for others, was chockfull of notable, quotable moments - for better or worse.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
Meeting both sets of regs has been challenging for all the manufacturers.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
All three were required to follow the same regs as the anti-hunters: They weren’t legally permitted within 25 meters of the water except from 10 a.m. to 2 hours before sunset, nor were they allowed to touch or handle any ducks.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2024
Small property owners, especially in the outer boroughs, are pinched by rent regs.
—Howard Husock, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2024
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
Meeting both sets of regs has been challenging for all the manufacturers.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
All three were required to follow the same regs as the anti-hunters: They weren’t legally permitted within 25 meters of the water except from 10 a.m. to 2 hours before sunset, nor were they allowed to touch or handle any ducks.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2024
Small property owners, especially in the outer boroughs, are pinched by rent regs.
—Howard Husock, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2024
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The president-elect, who has vowed to end federal policies that encourage EV sales, has previously targeted environmental regulations that mandate lower-pollution emissions.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Last week, bond yields surged on expectations that President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to lower tax rates, increase tariffs and reduce regulation could ultimately lead to higher U.S. government debt and inflation, along with faster economic growth.Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The incident spurred the Republican lawmaker’s effort to pass a bill this spring in the Kentucky legislature that sets rules for self-driving vehicles, including the largest commercial trucks after July 2026.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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No mandate exists — though stronger emissions rules could mean automakers would have to sell many more EVs by 2032 or face stiff penalties if those rules weren't changed — but Detroit automakers were part of drawing up those standards.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Overall, the process couldn't be easier: scan a QR code, install an app, and you're connected.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Read more about ProPublica’s approach to investigative journalism in our ethics code.ProPublica, ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024
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The 2-1 decision from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday comes as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a challenge to a similar law in Tennessee, which may ultimately determine whether all such state laws around the country can be enforced.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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And in only one case did the delivery person scan the buyer’s ID, as required by federal law.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Reg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reg. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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