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restorative

[ri-stawr-uh-tiv, -stohr-] / rɪˈstɔr ə tɪv, -ˈstoʊr- /




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"This technology could help millions of people get the restorative sleep they need."

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

The loss of this restorative period could therefore create a harmful cycle.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

A spokesperson for East Ayrshire Council, where Ashley's son went to school, said there was a clear process for reporting and addressing bullying, involving investigations, appropriate sanctions and restorative discussions.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

When so much of our public life is mediated through phone screens, dubious algorithms and national outrage, there is something sincere and restorative about a neighborhood potluck.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Debbie and Karl didn’t feel much need for restorative justice.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

I call them restoratives, as they replenish and nourish me.

From New York Times Jan. 21, 2022

Chains such as Lush, the U.K.-based company with 200 U.S. stores, and Ulta Beauty, which has 1,100 stores, have both benefited from rising demand for moderately priced cosmetics, bath gels and other personal restoratives.

From Seattle Times Jan. 20, 2020

Subsequently he was removed to Wagner’s hotel, where restoratives were administered by the attending physician.

From Slate Jun. 2, 2019

Barnips Lozenges, Coltsfoot Rock, and Teddy Gray's Herbal Tablets are among the old-fashioned restoratives still occupying a place in our medicine cabinets.

From BBC Dec. 26, 2016

Placing his lovely burthen in a seat, Guy Fawkes instantly went in search of such restoratives as the place afforded.

From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by William Harrison Ainsworth




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