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redress

[ree-dres, ri-dres, ri-dres] / ˈri drɛs, rɪˈdrɛs, rɪˈdrɛs /




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He has demanded both compensatory damages to redress his own harms as well as punitive damages “to deter future unconstitutional conduct.”

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

The Mexican government says it is also helping families of the deceased who may turn to U.S. courts to seek legal redress against ICE.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

He likened it to efforts by U.S. attorneys in the Biden administration to identify and redress wrongful convictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The DH noted that Prof Hughes wrote to the prime minister in March asking him to set a clear timetable for the financial redress to be delivered without further delay.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

I clean it thoroughly, and painfully, with alcohol swabs, careful not to touch anything that might infect me, then redress the wound.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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