rectifying

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Marco Odermatt is the self-proclaimed leader of the Swiss men's team, but Olympic gold in Bormio has so far eluded the all-rounder, who has set his sights on rectifying that in Saturday's giant slalom.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The pact with China is about rectifying a tariff dispute regarding Canadian agricultural and food products, and China-made electric vehicles, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Should this be cause for cynicism for people who care about, like, rectifying the injustices that the stains of slavery and racism have left on American society?

From Slate • Aug. 21, 2024

The government said it had started to look into the issue in 2022 but alleged that the "defendants have repeatedly decided against rectifying some of Adobe’s unlawful practices because of the revenue implications."

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2024

Let us also set about rectifying the causes which threaten the overthrow of our government.

From The Iron Furnace Slavery and Secession by Aughey, John H.