verb🔗ShareTo dictate policy."The school board regulated student behavior through a strict code of conduct. "governmentpoliticslawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo put or maintain in order."The school regulated the use of cell phones during class to maintain a focused learning environment. "governmentbusinesslawpoliticsorganizationindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
