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rehabilitate

[ree-huh-bil-i-teyt, ree-uh-] / ˌri həˈbɪl ɪˌteɪt, ˌri ə- /


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The largest share, $235 million, will be used to rehabilitate the Delta-Mendota Canal, which carries water to farmlands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Dinkins wants to make a documentary in order to rehabilitate his image but often refuses to cooperate with the self-serious filmmaker’s process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

He feared the Tibetan mastiff's behaviour issues were putting his children at risk and, after several attempts to rehabilitate her, decided to use Save A Paw.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The publicist’s participation in the gala came at a pivotal time for Epstein, who was seeking to rehabilitate his image, which had been badly damaged by his 2008 conviction.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Even if it is just part of the temporary scheme to rehabilitate me, it is bliss.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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