remedial

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Inventory management, cash flow and marketing are essential subjects in any business narrative, but readers looking for that story will be disappointed with observations bordering on the remedial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Deftly styling a loud pant says you don’t need a remedial lesson in the ridiculous life here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

In 100 years of public education, we have gone from teaching Latin and Greek in high school to teaching remedial English in college.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The potential penalties if found guilty include unlimited fines, remedial orders to fix things or publicity orders where the board may have to advertise its failings.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Since the charges against Oliver had been dropped, he was able to do some remedial work; but the damage had already been done.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela