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reform

[ri-fawrm] / rɪˈfɔrm /


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Julie Meyer Rowett, an elder-law attorney who has been advocating for estate-recovery reform in Oregon, took the case on a pro bono basis.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

Columbia had the same courthouse available but a worse record, and chose instead to reform.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

Claire Trickler-McNulty, a former Homeland Security official who led efforts to reform detention standards, said federal ownership of detention facilities isn’t, on its face, a bad idea.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

His comments came as concerns grow about the immediate and long-term costs of university, with more students wanting to commute from home to save money and calls to reform student loan repayments.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

While Susan B. Anthony was becoming energized to begin working for women’s rights, Elizabeth Cady Stanton had less time for reform work as her family demands increased.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

After becoming president in June 2025, Lee accelerated capital market reforms aimed at propping up share prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Prominent human rights activist Gauri Pradhan called the attack a "very painful incident and the government should punish anyone involved in such atrocious act. There should be some serious efforts for wider reforms".

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

The question is whether discussions will resume about possible transfer reforms that were discussed in April of 2025.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Campaigning kicks off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

In the wake of these incidents, Congress passed a series of New Deal reforms that gave the federal government its first comprehensive criminal code and the bureau a sweeping mission.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

The university also hired a new provost and new deans and reformed its discipline policies to make them “more consistent, fair and effective,” Garber has said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

A week later, he voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill, which reformed Medicaid.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The message, which was shown in white writing on a black screen, continued: "Public media now will be reformed so it will be independent and trustworthy. Our news programme is currently suspended. Stay tuned!"

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

By 2016, the group reformed as a trio with Bennett, Slayton and new member Jazzy Mejia.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

“He left the village to rid it of its last evil,” Amah continued, “and reformed, lived a life of peace, and then, at last, was a great hero.”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

It will need fuel, food and help in reforming state institutions.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

It also is calling for reforming the congressional budget process.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

He also pointed to potentially reforming council tax to move towards a land value tax system, or scrapping some VAT exemptions.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

On July 14, the Department of Health and Human Services began soliciting ideas for reforming Medicare’s physician payment system.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Knowing that punishing Louie would only provoke his defiance, Louise took a surreptitious route toward reforming him.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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