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rectify

[rek-tuh-fahy] / ˈrɛk təˌfaɪ /


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There was a sense among students and educators that the work they were doing wasn’t just to rectify past catastrophes but to prepare for future ones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

"It was a fight for the ages, but I made some mistakes that I will rectify in the rematch. Congratulations to Daniel, but I'm coming for you and my belt."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The April CPI was supposed to rectify the problem.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

On Friday, his lawyers filed a new appeal, asking the Supreme Court to overturn his conviction in order to "rectify a miscarriage of justice."

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

It can’t really be happening, the situation will rectify itself.’

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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