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corrective

[kuh-rek-tiv] / kəˈrɛk tɪv /


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"The President was never in danger. We are continuing to review the incident and will implement any appropriate corrective actions based on our findings," it added.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

As the court’s majority acknowledged in Obergefell, its eventual, corrective ruling in favor of the freedom to marry came only after extensive “democratic discourse”:

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

In the best-case scenarios, babies can require weeks in intensive care and nutritional feeding through a tube or IV and corrective surgery.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Inspectors are monitoring corrective actions and conducting regular inspections for compliance, according to the public health department.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

At 0142, on pilot’s orders, the Corona made its corrective dogleg while the navigator fixed twice more on the sounding board.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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