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[kuh-rekt] / kəˈrɛkt /






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"By proving our measurements are correct, we can get back to trying to understand what dark energy actually is, rather than wondering if it exists at all."

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

Election officials have said their numbers were always correct and that the discrepancy was based on a one-minute lag in vote updates for Pratt by The Associated Press, which also confirmed the lag.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

So if coordinated action by governments can’t correct these imbalances, will it take a crisis?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The two on-field red cards probably are, on balance, both correct decisions.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Oh my, I didn’t mean to upset you. One thing my gran is correct about: blood pressure is a silent enemy. Let’s start over. I suggest we establish a tradition of petting these griffins.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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