as in expiation
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as in improves
to make better
trying to amend the situation of the striking workers by supplying them with minimal food supplies
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as in corrects
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
the Bill of Rights was adopted in an effort to amend a constitution that seemed to many to be deficient in guaranteeing individual rights
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as in reforms
to change one's behavior or character for the better
the judge had heard the defendant promise before that he would amend
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This typically improves health outcomes.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Burgoo only improves as the flavors marry, particularly when refrigerated overnight.—
Southern Living Test Kitchen,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2025
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The National Institute of Health reports that sleep improves memory, sharpens decision-making, and enhances problem-solving skills.—
Maha Abouelenein,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Research highlights that taking intentional breaks fosters well-being, improves performance, and enhances long-term decision-making.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Polymorphic malware changes its appearance with each infection, while metamorphic malware rewrites its code entirely.—
John Chirillo,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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That’s probably most clear in the character of Bernadette (voiced by India Brown), who rewrites the annual Christmas pageant to be more woke.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2024
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The plaintiff is seeking punitive damages and legal fees due to alleged negligence on behalf of the company and the property owner after receiving life-altering injuries at the party in 2022.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The law bars neighbors from obtaining punitive damages in court unless a farm was implicated in criminal convictions or government enforcement actions.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Amends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amends. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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