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reform

[ri-fawrm] / rɪˈfɔrm /


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He described the reforms, designed to cut costs and improve efficiency, as "the most significant structural reform of our NHS in the devolution era".

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

I just had not done the work to build the support for that reform measure in the way that I should have.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

Baroness Casey is expected to publish her recommendations on social care reform next summer.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

As miserable as that would be for retirees, one can lose sight of all the other ways Social Security reform will be transformative for the economy, for good or ill.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Although the organization included racial justice among its core priorities, reform of the criminal justice system was not a major part of its racial justice work.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

Under the reforms, external, the regional bodies would focus on major issues such as education and economic growth.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

But as he explained in his veto message, the bill would have reduced the retirement age for public-safety employees hired after the Brown reforms to 55 from 57.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

Campuswide work on this topic commenced in the fall of 2024, with the creation of an interdisciplinary group of faculty to consider reforms.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

In a statement regarding the letter, the Home Office previously said the "concerns of communities" were central to its immigration reforms.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Their religious experience may have been turbulent and filled with controversies, reforms and revolutions.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

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

The university also hired a new provost and new deans and reformed its discipline policies to make them “more consistent, fair and effective,” Garber has said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Bonehill-Pine said he reformed his previous views when he learned of the murder of MP Jo Cox, and subsequently undertook a de-radicalisation programme.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

A week later, he voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill, which reformed Medicaid.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Some scientists have theorized that Miranda's piecemeal structure is the result of a massive impact that broke the moon into several pieces that—held together by her gravity—were reformed into something entirely unique.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

Nevertheless, advocates focused on reforming the state’s utilities sought this year to seize the moment to enact tough regulations, including forcing data centers to pay for transmission upgrades and wildfire mitigation efforts.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

For Burnham, the fix lies partly in reforming the education system.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

It also is calling for reforming the congressional budget process.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

A joint statement issued by the two sides highlighted agreement on two topics after several days of discussion: reforming the judiciary, and seeking access to frozen funds to aid in earthquake recovery efforts.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

The blue troops seemed to be pulling back that way, retreating, reforming.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara




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