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reparative

[ri-par-uh-tiv] / rɪˈpær ə tɪv /




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The researchers found that continuous low-intensity ultrasound lowered biological markers linked to inflammation while increasing markers associated with a more reparative, M2-like macrophage state.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026

On Tuesday, Human Rights Watch said the Pope's apology marked an important step, but stressed apologies alone were not enough and that real reparative justice needed to go further.

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

"Today, we come together in solemn solidarity to affirm truth and pursue a route to healing and reparative justice. The adoption of this resolution serves as a safeguard against forgetting," said Mahama.

From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026

It could not rectify the loss, but it did offer a pathway to reparative justice outside of a traditional court setting.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2024

This too is due not simply to the activity of the reparative powers in early life, but also in great measure to the mental and moral characteristics of childhood.

From The Mother's Manual of Children's Diseases by Charles West




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