rehabilitate

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The largest share, $235 million, will be used to rehabilitate the Delta-Mendota Canal, which carries water to farmlands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Academics were useful props as Epstein embarked on a campaign to rehabilitate his image as a science-oriented philanthropist after his 2008 criminal conviction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The publicist’s participation in the gala came at a pivotal time for Epstein, who was seeking to rehabilitate his image, which had been badly damaged by his 2008 conviction.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

The former hostage now has to rehabilitate mentally and physically.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Even if it is just part of the temporary scheme to rehabilitate me, it is bliss.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein