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corrective

[kuh-rek-tiv] / kəˈrɛk tɪv /


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Much of the sector "needs not just a sticking plaster but urgent corrective action", the report said.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Many corrective phases unfold gradually, over time rather than immediately in price.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Mr. Oz made clear that “we will give them the money” after “they propose and act on a comprehensive corrective action plan to solve the problem.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 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

He was doing nothing less now, he thought, than prescribing corrective lenses for Earthling souls.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut