curative

Example Sentences

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For an industry that often renders arrival in the United States as evidence of ultimate career triumph, this narrative pivot is as curative as it is urgent.

From New York Times

What I once believed were curative steps to combat climate change — recycling, forgoing straws — seem futile.

From Washington Post

Smiling and laughing are contagious behaviors that facilitate bonding, are curative and, most important, do not have to take up much time.

From Scientific American

While progress has been made with the approval of several new drugs to help alleviate the symptoms of SCD, they are not curative.

From Scientific American

Meanwhile, the health ministry only had full regulatory control of patented drugs, so companies selling animal-based medicines could bypass health or efficacy regulations and make extravagant, unchallenged claims about their products' curative value.

From Salon