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a mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system
the voltage regulator will make sure your car's alternator gets the right amount of electricity
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In the past few years, regulators have demonstrated an awareness and international rallying cry for corporate Cybersecurity Management Systems (CSMS), reflashable software for all in-vehicle code and possibly even banning software from China and Russia altogether on connected vehicles.
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Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In North America, the frequency and severity of construction site fires have escalated in recent years, prompting industry professionals and regulators to take action.
—Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The possibility of selling off the Chrome browser, which has over 3 billion users and serves as a gateway to Google’s search engine, has also been raised by regulators.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
One of the cases was brought by federal regulators while the other was presented by the Washington state attorney general.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Kroger breached the merger agreement by refusing to divest assets necessary for antitrust approval, ignoring feedback from regulators, rejecting divesture buyers and failing to cooperate with Albertsons, the company claims.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These environmental impacts have drawn increasing scrutiny from regulators and conscious consumers alike.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Companies that fail to do so risk falling behind as consumers, investors, and regulators demand higher standards.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Telecom companies and federal regulators were asleep on the job and as a result, Americans’ calls, messages, and phone records have been accessed by foreign spies intent on undermining our national security.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In North America, the frequency and severity of construction site fires have escalated in recent years, prompting industry professionals and regulators to take action.
—Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The possibility of selling off the Chrome browser, which has over 3 billion users and serves as a gateway to Google’s search engine, has also been raised by regulators.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
One of the cases was brought by federal regulators while the other was presented by the Washington state attorney general.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Kroger breached the merger agreement by refusing to divest assets necessary for antitrust approval, ignoring feedback from regulators, rejecting divesture buyers and failing to cooperate with Albertsons, the company claims.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These environmental impacts have drawn increasing scrutiny from regulators and conscious consumers alike.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Companies that fail to do so risk falling behind as consumers, investors, and regulators demand higher standards.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Telecom companies and federal regulators were asleep on the job and as a result, Americans’ calls, messages, and phone records have been accessed by foreign spies intent on undermining our national security.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Regulators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulators. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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