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corrective

[kuh-rek-tiv] / kəˈrɛk tɪv /


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District officials previously said that they needed more time beyond the March 1 deadline to implement corrective changes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Novo Nordisk said it is working quickly to respond to the FDA’s request, adding that it has been regularly communicating with the agency about its corrective and preventative action plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

On the upside, Gule said investors should watch the $72,000 to $75,000 range, as a breakout above this level could indicate that a corrective rally is underway.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

And the detective told the BBC that corrective action could have been taken by Motin well before that point, because the Stena Immaculate wasn't moving.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

At 0142, on pilot’s orders, the Corona made its corrective dogleg while the navigator fixed twice more on the sounding board.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson