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regulating

verb

present participle of regulate

as in controlling

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 supervising

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 regulating In the absence of a federal law regulating them, the responsibility falls to local governments, said Ridout, who estimates that about 30 states have some type of rule or requirement regarding AI in political campaigns. — Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 The agency charged with regulating Colorado’s first-in-the-nation legal recreational marijuana market potentially put consumers at risk of using contaminated products, a new state audit found. — Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 The Pakistani mill’s Kinetic collection delivered utility through dense constructions and temperature-regulating fabrics that are enhanced with Coolmax, Core Drye and TruTemp365 technologies. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Most Americans support regulating artificial intelligence in areas such as safety and transparency. — Caitlin Babcock, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026 Harvard Health describes how signals from the brain to the pituitary gland normally control testosterone production in the testes, with a feedback loop regulating hormone levels in the blood. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 About 95% of Americans don’t eat enough dietary fiber, which is important for healthy digestion, regulating blood sugar and cholesterol, and may help prevent some cancers. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2026 Witch fever, by this point in history, had become a mechanism for brutally regulating and disciplining female behavior, and doing so intergenerationally. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 The policy came shortly before a state law went into effect that required police departments to begin developing policies regulating AI use. — Jakob McWhinney, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

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The Houthis ramped up their advance on Taiz last month, after a lightning-fast capture of the port city of Mokha, an area about 130 kilometers (80 miles) away that is vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
But Meta’s new SEC filing that posted this week shows that’s in part because of the key difference between owning a company and controlling it.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of controlling

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His daughter gradually took over supervising much of the team's management and became CEO in August 1998 after her father was elected commissioner.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a supervising companion who is at least 14 years old.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of supervising

Verb

By contrast, recent restrictions or delays suggest a greater emphasis on managing relations with Beijing and avoiding unnecessary escalation.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
My experience includes managing campaigns, leading teams, and building relationships with community leaders.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of managing

Verb

Instead, her attackers started ripping her gear off her body – her camera bag, her lenses, her pouch containing her American passport, credit cards, documents and other items.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Meghan said a letter containing allegations against Thomas Markle was sent to the authorities and later shared with her.

— Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of containing

Verb

Safe-haven demand has continued to support Treasuries, keeping 10-year yields near the lower end of their October range, the bank said.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Broad windows, strategic skylights, and deep overhangs optimize vistas and weather exposure, keeping interiors light and warm.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of keeping

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The test took place aboard the USS Ronald Reagan, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier operating in the Pacific Ocean.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
The model allows brands to reach customers across cities and markets without bearing the full cost of operating their own stores.

— Yiling Pan, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

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