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as in contains
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 supervises
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 regulates
Summary Circadian rhythm is the internal body clock that regulates the times of being awake and asleep in 24 hours.
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Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
The Texas State Funeral Services Commission, which regulates body donation in Texas, also may be able to provide information about how a body was used.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
Sweet potatoes are also high in potassium, which helps with kidney function and regulates blood pressure.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
The governor also signed a bill on Sunday, SB 896, that regulates how state agencies use AI.
—Shirin Ghaffary / Bloomberg, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
Policymakers also need to rethink who regulates drones.
—Tom Donilon, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2022
Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
The Texas State Funeral Services Commission, which regulates body donation in Texas, also may be able to provide information about how a body was used.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
Sweet potatoes are also high in potassium, which helps with kidney function and regulates blood pressure.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
The governor also signed a bill on Sunday, SB 896, that regulates how state agencies use AI.
—Shirin Ghaffary / Bloomberg, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
Policymakers also need to rethink who regulates drones.
—Tom Donilon, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2022
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The formulation also contains the patented Cell-ox Shield Technology, which combines sun protection with antioxidants for deeper skin protection.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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But instead of playing a party game involving faux murder or demonic possession, a suitcase is introduced that contains a body-swapping machine.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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And the stealth with which the crew operates in plain sight is less for the purpose of secrecy but more to avoid altering the environment.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Kim is also behind the Rendez-Vous des Designers NGO, which aims at helping emerging French brands and operates a multibrand boutique in Saint-Germain-des-Près.Alex Wynne, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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One potential company candidate could be Ryan Gould, who oversees its digital ad sales.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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The executive council oversees political matters, as opposed to the Jihad Council which is the group’s military body, which Safieddine is a member of.Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 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 fridge keeps 18 wine bottles and 56 cans of beverages at ideal storage conditions.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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But as a movie, Folie à Deux is an off-key mess that barely manages to express its handful of good ideas.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
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Here, Ronan manages to turn a familiar story into something like an epic of self-forgiveness.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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The belief is that each element governs specific organ systems and emotions, creating a framework for understanding our strengths and vulnerabilities.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Labor and management are currently stuck on contract language that governs work staffers can perform outside the magazine, the union says.Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
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Edison Research, which conducts national exit polling for NBC News and other news organizations, surveyed 2,750 Latino voters nationally.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The bipartisan polling team that conducts surveys for NBC News recently ran an experiment to show the impact of pollsters’ assumptions about turnout.David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Eligibility for the 2025 Grammys runs from September 16, 2023, through August 30, 2024.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In practice, a timing study of an operation that runs 24/7 might only involve 15 minutes of direct observation where the subject knows they are being watched.Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Regulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulates. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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