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salutary

[sal-yuh-ter-ee] / ˈsæl yəˌtɛr i /


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He said both appear unlikely, but “the greater risk is some derogatory change, rather than some salutary change.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

A salutary outcome no longer exists; that ship has already sailed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

It will have the most salutary effect in the area of medical diagnostics and devices.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

The overall message to our adversaries is salutary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

A plain brown bottle with a plain brown label, both stylish and salutary.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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