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corrective

[kuh-rek-tiv] / kəˈrɛk tɪv /


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Inspectors are monitoring corrective actions and conducting regular inspections for compliance, according to the public health department.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

They went on to say that the collision between the two cars was triggered by Hamilton's car sliding and that he hit Russell's car despite "applying corrective steering".

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

The AQMD’s legal department will work to reach a settlement agreement with a financial penalty and corrective actions related to the violations.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

The FAA also accepted SpaceX’s four corrective actions, including vehicle hardware and software configuration updates.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

At 0142, on pilot’s orders, the Corona made its corrective dogleg while the navigator fixed twice more on the sounding board.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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