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redress

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




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They depend on the societal institutions and policies we build to share the gains and redress the costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The latest data from the government indicates that more than £1.5bn has been paid out to over 12,300 claimants, across the various Post Office redress schemes.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

But time and time again, regular Americans who have been harmed by big business have sought redress for their harms in court.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 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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