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reform

[ri-fawrm] / rɪˈfɔrm /


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There are also clear differences to the previous approach to welfare reform.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

And in the 2000s a series of Ways and Means Chairmen—Dave Camp, Mr. Ryan and Kevin Brady—laid the foundation for tax reform that Donald Trump picked up in 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

"This latest abuse once again underlines the need for fundamental reform of these institutions," he told reporters at Stormont.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

He cited immigration reform as an area where he could collaborate with Democrats next year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Two: reform of the most revolutionary and permanent kind.’

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

For Nigerians to feel a meaningful improvement in their lives, the reforms will need to go beyond the promises outlined in the manifesto, analysts say.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

Elected in 2023, Tinubu undertook a series of economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies, the harmonisation of official and parallel foreign exchange rates, and tax reforms in Africa's largest oil producer.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

While Tinubu's reforms are lauded for restoring some stability at the macroeconomic level, they have also created instability in households.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

Leaders of the Senate Judiciary and Intelligence committees have proposed renewing 702 coupled with a strong set of reforms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

While dramatic progress was apparent in the political and social realms, civil rights activists became increasingly concerned that, without major economic reforms, the vast majority of blacks would remain locked in poverty.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

In an apparent recognition of the unions' demands, Puente said the working conditions of control centre operators would be reformed, including their breaks and monitoring their fatigue levels.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

They want France’s university admissions system to be reformed and food in school cafeterias to be improved.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

He declined to rejoin the band when it reformed in 2001.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

Verstappen was unhurt and climbed out with no problems as the field reformed in the pits while the track was cleared.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

He’d reformed the Paris police, introducing professional standards to a scattershot operation.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

Braun talks about reforming tax and energy policy, funding infrastructure improvements and backing the military.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

With 19 policymakers, it is difficult to make progress given diverse individual perspectives, strongly held views and the challenge of reforming such a complicated beast.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

That conventional process, known as methane-steam reforming, releases carbon dioxide while producing hydrogen.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

Robinson has also pulled out of attending a Stormont committee on Tuesday that is coincidentally looking at the issue of reforming the institutions.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Knowing that punishing Louie would only provoke his defiance, Louise took a surreptitious route toward reforming him.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand


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