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[kuh-rekt] / kəˈrɛkt /






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She has the spine to hold her own against him, but it’s hard to play withholding, particularly when the film needs her character to be both the voice of reason and a politically correct scold.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

I’m not at all convinced that that’s correct.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

In fact, the study suggests that movement variability, which has often been viewed as something to correct, actually helps athletes adapt and improve.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Competition makes it likely that, even if the optimistic view of AI-related productivity increases is correct, AI firms aren’t going to be able to get the profits they need.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It seemed like a bad idea to correct him.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth