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[kuh-rekt] / kəˈrɛkt /






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The ICD is a small life-saving device which detects problems with the heart's rhythm and immediately tries to correct them.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

You are correct that Social Security’s trust funds are currently projected to be depleted within the next decade.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The only festivities Brunson had planned for the contest’s transition back to New York was a practice session to correct the team’s mistakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Although the octopuses did not always choose the shortest path, they became faster at reaching the correct location as the trials progressed.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

“Soon,” I say again, and hope that my assessment that clearance will come soon is correct.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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