curative

Example Sentences

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Watt Smith’s “Bad Friend” proved a much-needed curative.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025

Parran spoke at the conference about the need to think beyond “the separateness of preventative and curative efforts to reduce death and disease” because all health efforts “are parts of the same entity.”

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2025

"This is significant for patients as it represents a curative, de-intensified option compared to traditional radiation therapy."

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024

Indeed, patients give up curative treatments and many medicines.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024

Mom was big on the curative powers of sleep.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix