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corrective

[kuh-rek-tiv] / kəˈrɛk tɪv /


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"The President was never in danger. We are continuing to review the incident and will implement any appropriate corrective actions based on our findings," it added.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

As the court’s majority acknowledged in Obergefell, its eventual, corrective ruling in favor of the freedom to marry came only after extensive “democratic discourse”:

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

They went on to say that the collision between the two cars was triggered by Hamilton's car sliding and that he hit Russell's car despite "applying corrective steering".

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

The AQMD’s legal department will work to reach a settlement agreement with a financial penalty and corrective actions related to the violations.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Public Allies was meant as a corrective to this, a means of widening the horizon for young people thinking about careers.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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