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redress

[ree-dres, ri-dres, ri-dres] / ˈri drɛs, rɪˈdrɛs, rɪˈdrɛs /




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A government spokesperson said: "It is important that victims' voices are heard and that the causes identified through the public inquiry, and full and fair redress is paid out quickly to those who suffered."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

It argued that if it issued refunds on the 10-percent global tariff, only to have an appeals court uphold its position, it would be unable to pursue economic redress.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

He has demanded both compensatory damages to redress his own harms as well as punitive damages “to deter future unconstitutional conduct.”

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

The Mexican government says it is also helping families of the deceased who may turn to U.S. courts to seek legal redress against ICE.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

I clean it thoroughly, and painfully, with alcohol swabs, careful not to touch anything that might infect me, then redress the wound.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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