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restorative

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




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"This technology could help millions of people get the restorative sleep they need."

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

A restorative circle, a counselor visit and a suspension all take a student out of instruction.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

The loss of this restorative period could therefore create a harmful cycle.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

A spokesperson for East Ayrshire Council, where Ashley's son went to school, said there was a clear process for reporting and addressing bullying, involving investigations, appropriate sanctions and restorative discussions.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Richard’s lawyer, Bill Du Bois, thought the whole restorative justice discussion was a distraction.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

These three restoratives are great to share with others as well, and can be easily brought over to anyone who may be on the mend — a little warmth and brightness for the gray days.

From New York Times Jan. 21, 2022

Chains such as Lush, the U.K.-based company with 200 U.S. stores, and Ulta Beauty, which has 1,100 stores, have both benefited from rising demand for moderately priced cosmetics, bath gels and other personal restoratives.

From Seattle Times Jan. 20, 2020

Subsequently he was removed to Wagner’s hotel, where restoratives were administered by the attending physician.

From Slate Jun. 2, 2019

Barnips Lozenges, Coltsfoot Rock, and Teddy Gray's Herbal Tablets are among the old-fashioned restoratives still occupying a place in our medicine cabinets.

From BBC Dec. 26, 2016

She accordingly applied such restoratives as were at hand, and observing that the eyes of the sufferer closed as if in slumber, glided noiselessly out of the chamber, and left her.

From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by William Harrison Ainsworth




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