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the voltage regulator will make sure your car's alternator gets the right amount of electricity
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In early December, the university disclosed the incident, and its parent company filed an 8-K with regulators.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Congestion concerns grow The rapid growth of satellite constellations has raised alarms among regulators, astronomers, and space safety experts, who warn that unchecked launches could increase collision risks and complicate future space operations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
All but two have active licenses, according to state records, and all active locations were visited by state regulators within the last six months.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
The state of New York's insurance regulators focus on making payment accommodations, such as grace periods or alternative payment arrangements, when individuals can provide proof of their hardship.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Congestion concerns grow The rapid growth of satellite constellations has raised alarms among regulators, astronomers, and space safety experts, who warn that unchecked launches could increase collision risks and complicate future space operations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
All but two have active licenses, according to state records, and all active locations were visited by state regulators within the last six months.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
The state of New York's insurance regulators focus on making payment accommodations, such as grace periods or alternative payment arrangements, when individuals can provide proof of their hardship.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Regulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regulator. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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regulator
noun
reg·u·la·tor
ˈreg-yə-ˌlāt-ər 
1
: one that regulates
2
Legal Definition
regulator
noun
reg·u·la·tor
ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər
: one (as a government agency) that regulates
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