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restorative

[ri-stawr-uh-tiv, -stohr-] / rɪˈstɔr ə tɪv, -ˈstoʊr- /




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Similarly, Ms. Kenny is a fan of restorative justice.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The Southern California native also has been assigned to the restorative justice drug court and the Law Enforcement Accountability and Integrity Unit, where she consulted on police misconduct cases.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But let’s assume that “Michael” could be the restorative justice that the Jackson estate and his indignant fans hope it will be.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

The story goes that Ethel's family encouraged her to take restorative walks, and she became passionate about the countryside.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 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




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