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restorative

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




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He credibly positions it as a bracing, if momentary, restorative for a sport and a country that had endured more than three years of economic depression.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

When travel is safe, restorative, and active, it may do more than create memories.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

But let’s assume that “Michael” could be the restorative justice that the Jackson estate and his indignant fans hope it will be.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 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

“Given the severity of the harm to Sasha, we didn’t expect that the DA would allow the case to be diverted to restorative justice,” she said.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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