reparative

Example Sentences

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“It’s important that those who have endured past practices and policies that intentionally and systematically disenfranchised and prevented economic participation and mobility,” Garrett said, “that those same families are able to get some remedy in the form of being prioritized, for reparative interventions.”

From Seattle Times

We will start over with a reparative process.

From Slate

And veterans affected can now register their interest in applying for reparative schemes.

From BBC

There is a persistent folk wisdom that older people simply don't need as much sleep — an idea likely borne out of the idea that as our lifestyles ostensibly become less active, our requirements for the reparative benefits of rest diminish.

From Salon

Conversion therapy, sometimes called "reparative therapy" or "gay cure therapy", involves practices which attempt to alter or suppress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.

From BBC