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cure-all

[kyoor-awl] / ˈkjʊərˌɔl /


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But as we learn more about Cody, Jack and the hard road ahead, “Union County” doesn’t pitch its treatment as a cure-all, nor engineer candidness into dramatic gold.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

If anything, expect much more unhinged measures in the name of a cure-all.

From Slate Jul. 31, 2026

Microfinance, in which tiny loans are issued in communities not served by traditional banks, was presented as a capitalist cure-all for global poverty, gender inequality and lack of access to education.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

A personal loan can be a powerful tool for consolidating high-interest debt, but it’s far from a cure-all.

From MarketWatch Feb. 26, 2026

Since sea bathing was a sort of cure-all for delicate children and invalids, Charles and Emma decided to give that a try.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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