unregulated
adjective
un·reg·u·lat·ed
ˌən-ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-təd 
also -ˈrā-
: not regulated: such as
a
: disorderly, chaotic
unregulated habits
an unregulated mind
b
: not controlled by regulation
unregulated fishing
an unregulated industry
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By the late 1800s, deforestation and unregulated hunting had driven deer populations in the Northeast to near zero.
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John Drake,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
When sports betting was made legal in 2018, rampant advertising and sponsorship coupled with an unregulated market resulted in a turmoil that prompted the government to usher in new regulations in 2023.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
The information in the labels is largely unregulated and often does not relate to food safety.
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Olga R. Rodriguez,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves.
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David J. Neal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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John Drake,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
When sports betting was made legal in 2018, rampant advertising and sponsorship coupled with an unregulated market resulted in a turmoil that prompted the government to usher in new regulations in 2023.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The information in the labels is largely unregulated and often does not relate to food safety.
—
Olga R. Rodriguez,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves.
—
David J. Neal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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“Unregulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unregulated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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