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corrective

[kuh-rek-tiv] / kəˈrɛk tɪv /


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“Since implementing those corrective actions, Virtix’s turnaround times have improved and are on track to meet the model’s three-day requirement.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

According to the suit, Jane Doe’s complaints and reports to her supervisors and human resources about her alleged treatment were dismissed and that they “failed to take timely or effective corrective action.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

A mild benign arrhythmia was discovered, prompting the corrective treatment.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

The misclassification of such loans could spark lawsuits by policyholders, analysts said, or draw civil corrective orders from regulators.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Despite my grandmother’s corrective lenses, the world remained out of focus.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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