restorative
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Alternative-discipline proponents stress that restorative justice means school officials must no longer deliver consequences to misbehaving students; instead, they must explore restoration with them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
In adults, it could function as a long-term treatment or provide temporary protection until a restorative procedure becomes affordable or practical.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
"That restorative sleep is super important for physical repair, learning and memory and washing out the toxins of the day," Macauley said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
A spokesperson for East Ayrshire Council, where Ashley's son went to school, said there was a clear process for reporting and addressing bullying, involving investigations, appropriate sanctions and restorative discussions.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Whatever restorative effects a town visit offered always vanished with astounding swiftness on the trail.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
These three restoratives are great to share with others as well, and can be easily brought over to anyone who may be on the mend — a little warmth and brightness for the gray days.
From New York Times ● Jan. 21, 2022
Chains such as Lush, the U.K.-based company with 200 U.S. stores, and Ulta Beauty, which has 1,100 stores, have both benefited from rising demand for moderately priced cosmetics, bath gels and other personal restoratives.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 20, 2020
Subsequently he was removed to Wagner’s hotel, where restoratives were administered by the attending physician.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2019
Barnips Lozenges, Coltsfoot Rock, and Teddy Gray's Herbal Tablets are among the old-fashioned restoratives still occupying a place in our medicine cabinets.
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2016
Strong broths and other restoratives were then administered; and his strength being sufficiently restored to enable him to converse, the lieutenant again visited him, and questioning him as before, received a similar answer.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by William Harrison Ainsworth
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