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restorative

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




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A child escaping a math worksheet doesn’t care whether he leaves on a suspension slip or in a restorative circle; either way, the worksheet is gone.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

The Nottingham researchers say their material could offer a more restorative option by encouraging organized mineral growth that closely resembles the natural tissue.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

"That restorative sleep is super important for physical repair, learning and memory and washing out the toxins of the day," Macauley said.

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

After a week of the normal chaos of school and family, she needed these peaceful, restorative Saturday morning rides with Dodger.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

These three restoratives are great to share with others as well, and can be easily brought over to anyone who may be on the mend — a little warmth and brightness for the gray days.

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

There were the sounds of another search, and then she was back again with restoratives and some pieces of linen.

From Out of a Labyrinth by Lawrence L. Lynch




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