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corrective

[kuh-rek-tiv] / kəˈrɛk tɪv /


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It also would require landfill operators to take corrective action within a few days of finding methane leaks or detecting elevated temperatures within their pollution control systems.

From Los Angeles Times

One week ago I put out a note taking a corrective stance.

From Barron's

“Markets normally start to show internal weakness ahead of corrective periods. This time looks no different,” he adds.

From MarketWatch

This view can justify racially discriminatory practices, such as preferential treatment based on skin color, as a corrective.

From The Wall Street Journal

After that attempt, Blue Origin identified seven corrective actions that would be implemented before a second launch would be allowed, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

From MarketWatch