Definition of regimennext
as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation) with the start of the new year, a new party will have regimen over the nation and, hopefully, bring some much-needed change

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Recent Examples of regimen This regimen is essential for athletes and everyone else. Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Feb. 2026 Use ibuprofen short-term for flare-ups, and take turmeric supplements as part of a daily regimen to help control chronic inflammation. Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026 Some of us had meticulous regimens (involving facials, veneers, and multiple hair and makeup trials) while others went with the flow (booking a hair appointment the day of). Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026 Luckily, Paigyn is around to offer their expertise on a workout regimen to build up Ainsley’s ankle muscles. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regimen
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  • The new document is the affidavit signed by FBI Special Agent Hugh Raymond Evans in the government's request for a search warrant.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The government has also planned a rally scheduled for Wednesday to celebrate the anniversary of the revolution that ousted a pro-West monarchy and brought Islamists to power.
    JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
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  • Former Vice President Kamala Harris did not attend the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing because the Biden administration did not send any diplomatic officials as a boycott over human rights concerns.
    MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
  • All the while, appeals courts have yet to address whether the administration’s interpretation of the INA comports with the law.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
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  • Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County Sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Congress can add rules for federal races.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
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  • Her analysis further suggests that a sanctions-relief agreement that leaves Iran’s broader capabilities intact could stabilize the regime at a moment of internal pressure while preserving its military leverage.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Assassinating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei might unify the regime rather than bring it down.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
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  • The 78-year-old British national is one of the highest-profile critics of Beijing’s changes to Hong Kong’s governance, notably a sweeping national security law imposed in 2020.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Satellite megaconstellations like SpaceX's Starlink, an increasing cadence of moon missions, a growing interest in orbital data centers and military activities are creating governance challenges that are increasingly difficult for nations, as well as private operators, to manage collectively.
    Andrew Jones, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026

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“Regimen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regimen. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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