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[kuh-rekt] / kəˈrɛkt /






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The police found the original decision to be correct, but a police chief described the failure to search Sullivan's property for "items to support the investigation" as a "missed opportunity".

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

Instead of approaching the mirror itself, the animals turned around and headed toward the correct side, where they received a live crab reward.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

“You’re correct, Danny. This particular book was found during a dig, actually,” Auntie North told him, sipping her tea calmly, though her foot was bouncing a bit.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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