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restorative

[ri-stawr-uh-tiv, -stohr-] / rɪˈstɔr ə tɪv, -ˈstoʊr- /




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Chi referred to this initiative as the “restorative justice program,” which will be introduced to City Council in January 2026.

From Los Angeles Times

Turnips were considered nourishing, restorative and generally good for the body — even if they did sometimes cause wind.

From Salon

Short naps of less than 90 minutes typically only include the lighter phases of sleep, Spencer said, not the deep, restorative sleep that you usually get throughout the night.

From Seattle Times

My sister and I spent a very restorative weekend at a spa, to celebrate her upcoming wedding and to shake off a winter that had been a challenge for each of us.

From New York Times

The idea that natural sounds benefit our health dates to the Middle Ages, when infirmaries incorporated restorative gardens to help patients recover.

From Washington Post