- present participle of correct.
correcting
Example Sentences
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In another study using different methods, researchers at Imperial College in London and Indiana University concluded that correcting this disparity would require insurers to hold even more capital.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
“I’m his lawyer,” Blanche replied, before correcting himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
An upgrade package introduced by McLaren this weekend, their first since Miami, is the fruit of work aimed at correcting course, and the first signs are positive.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
They also identify ACOT1 as a possible new drug target and suggest that correcting disrupted fatty acid metabolism could become a useful strategy for treating RA.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Computer keys are tapping on her end, probably correcting the entry or something in her database.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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