corrective
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District officials previously said that they needed more time beyond the March 1 deadline to implement corrective changes.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
The agency acknowledged Novo’s corrective and preventive actions since the inspection, but said the company’s responses didn’t ensure that future violations would be prevented.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
On the upside, Gule said investors should watch the $72,000 to $75,000 range, as a breakout above this level could indicate that a corrective rally is underway.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
Nasa said it will accept this as the final report and is taking corrective actions to address the findings.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
He was doing nothing less now, he thought, than prescribing corrective lenses for Earthling souls.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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