put right
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England captain Ben Stokes said Thursday there were a lot of "wrongs to put right" after a crushing 4-1 Ashes series defeat to Australia.
From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026
That gives the impression that the powers-that-be properly acknowledged and put right a grievous wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said the government will "put right" any failures impacting carers.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025
"It's something we'd like to put right, for sure," he said before Sunday's game with Belarus, live across the BBC.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025
We can all try to put right the things closest to home.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
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