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rectify

[rek-tuh-fahy] / ˈrɛk təˌfaɪ /


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Local authorities are expected to conduct spot checks on the work of their jurisdiction's production firms, which will be required to promptly rectify any issues that surface, said the media regulator.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The April CPI was supposed to rectify the problem.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

On Friday, his lawyers filed a new appeal, asking the Supreme Court to overturn his conviction in order to "rectify a miscarriage of justice."

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Buffalo attempted to rectify the situation by tanking for high draft picks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“Well, we will have to rectify that, I am sure,” said Betty Allen.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo




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