corrective
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Haymon contends that Olson misused her authority, noting the State Bar of California “reviewed the matter and took no disciplinary action, requiring no corrective measures.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of Americans undergo corrective eye procedures each year, including LASIK, which uses a laser to reshape the cornea and improve how the eye focuses light.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026
Alan Lowry, chair of the board, said the 27% rise was a "corrective measure" after years of no substantial rises - but future increases would be expected to "reflect inflationary and other pay trends".
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
If the auditor is not happy with what a company proposes, the commission can ask for "corrective measures".
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Despite my grandmother’s corrective lenses, the world remained out of focus.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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