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regulated

American  
[reg-yuh-layt-id] / ˈrɛg jəˌleɪt ɪd /

adjective

  1. held to a given standard; controlled in accordance with rules, guidelines, or regulations.


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Supporters of the industry have pushed back against ban efforts in the past, arguing that carriages are a regulated tourist staple and a key part of Central Park’s identity and local economy.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

The regulated toxic substance is corrosive to the skin, eyes and lungs, and high levels of exposure can lead to choking, burns and death, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

There's also concern that banning the big mainstream apps will push children into darker, less regulated corners of the internet with fewer or even zero protections in place.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

But that path is slow and heavily regulated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“The Order is eschewing any form of transport that is controlled or regulated by the Ministry; they mistrust everything to do with the place.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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