rectify

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Though some of those practices still exist in some form, emerging public consciousness and civil rights activists have put increasing pressure on policymakers to take steps to rectify this.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Wiener said his bill would rectify those impediments.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

"There is an assumption that management does not care or does not want to rectify the situation."

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

If you somehow missed this hilariously unique comedy-horror mockumentary about a group of vampires living in modern-day Staten Island, now is the time to rectify that.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

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

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo