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regs

noun

plural of reg

as in regulations

a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity according to army regs, dress uniforms must be starched and boots polished at all times

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Recent Examples of regs The final regs reflect debate over technology potentially favoring wealthier hunters and impacting wildlife conservation. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026 The new engine regs were created to get automakers more enthused about the sport, back before so many of them started pulling back on electric vehicles. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026 Diving supplies, stratospheric prices, and rules and regs for who could buy how much gas and when sent Americans into panicky buying habits. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 So far, Toyota and the Project Rally One squad out of Belgium are the only constructors who have publicly committed to developing new cars for 2027’s WRC regs, which have been designed to be more affordable to attract manufacturer and team engagement. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026 And there are always regs and other guidance to write. — Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 In lobbying for a looser interpretation of copyright regs, the big AI players have played up the fact that restrictions would give China an edge in the AI race. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025 These special cells became known as regulatory T-cells, or T-regs. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025 Crime down since regs enacted Tony Sherman, owner of Terrapin Investments, bought the property in 2023 for $9 million. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025

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In neighboring New Jersey, new regulations require e-bike riders to be at least 15 and obtain a license and vehicle registration.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
What happens there remains to be seen but, even if the EFL sees off that legal threat, this is far from the end of the organisation’s work on financial regulations — especially in the bottom two divisions.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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In seeking a new trial, Anthony’s attorneys have argued that the June proceedings were marred by strict courtroom rules and improper jury instructions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Federal rules generally require more credentials and inspections for boats carrying more than six passengers for hire.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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