curative
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“Shrinking” executive producers and co-creators Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein also work together on that surprise curative, which dragged most of us through the pandemic and beyond.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026
While there are medical based treatments such as chemotherapy, steroids and hormone therapy available, none of them are "curative", he said.
From BBC • May 19, 2025
But the Leopold clan sees a new empire of wonder-drug riches by harvesting its curative power, including the unicorn’s purple, iridescent blood and the mysterious properties of its occasionally glowing horn.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025
"This is significant for patients as it represents a curative, de-intensified option compared to traditional radiation therapy."
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024
Later, indeed, Holmes would establish his own curative spa on the second floor of his Englewood building and call it the Silver Ash Institute.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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