retroactive
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And when you do reach out to the agency, ask about retroactive benefits.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Roberts didn’t rule out a retroactive move to the injury list, though the team feels good about him avoiding it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The state was the first in the nation to pass legislation allowing such retroactive cancellations.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, “immediate implications of tariff reversal are likely to result in retroactive refunds, not future price relief.”
From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026
Prosecutors in many places resisted retroactive application of the Court's decision in Miller v.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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