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restorative

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




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The Killik & Co 'A Seed in Time' Garden, designed by Baz Grainger, offers a calm and restorative space for families while drawing on Britain's wetland heritage and the realities of climate change.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Of course, the way restorative justice is practiced often lacks real consequences and, again, research suggests it has led to more dangerous schools and poorer academic results.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, restorative reproductive medicine is built on two ideas.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

“While it’s not a medical treatment for vision conditions, it’s widely used as a preventative and restorative method.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Finally, Kaprice went to Principal Abdel-Qawi to ask if she could hold a restorative justice circle so that Richard’s friends could share their feelings.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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