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salutary

[sal-yuh-ter-ee] / ˈsæl yəˌtɛr i /


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He said both appear unlikely, but “the greater risk is some derogatory change, rather than some salutary change.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

One salutary side effect may be to encourage hospitals to improve patient care at lower cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

It will have the most salutary effect in the area of medical diagnostics and devices.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

“I do think that, ultimately, it’s a salutary thing,” she says of the entertainment industry’s newfound race consciousness.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2024

A plain brown bottle with a plain brown label, both stylish and salutary.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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