as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
questions the value of such correcting measures as prison sentences for drug addicts
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as in amending
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
more time will be needed to correct the computer program
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as in offsetting
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
hopefully the young entrepreneur's professionalism will serve to correct his partner's extreme enthusiasm in the eyes of investors
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as in punishing
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
an insensitive boss who liked to correct subordinates in front of their colleagues
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Recent Examples of correcting
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Walsh said credit is also due for correcting those systems.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
The pigment-correcting serum boasts results within 12 weeks, leaving you with a radiant glow.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, correcting this dynamic should translate into faster revenue growth rates.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
Solari won 22 of his 32 games in charge, correcting the course of a tricky season to secure a third-place finish, having taken over with the side in ninth.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
As Quinn sees it, part of his work is about correcting some mistakes the previous generation made.
—Jeff Young, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
This move could significantly increase awareness about the essential role fungi play in ecosystems, correcting misconceptions that cast fungi solely as harmful organisms, while increasing funding for this field of research.
—Daniela De Lorenzo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The medium level of buildable coverage imparts a natural soft skin finish and can be tasked with highlighting, contouring, and color-correcting duties as well.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
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When Nolan asked if Paul Mescal will star in the film, Scott initially said yes before correcting himself that Mescal’s schedule may prevent them from reuniting.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Walsh said credit is also due for correcting those systems.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
The pigment-correcting serum boasts results within 12 weeks, leaving you with a radiant glow.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, correcting this dynamic should translate into faster revenue growth rates.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
Solari won 22 of his 32 games in charge, correcting the course of a tricky season to secure a third-place finish, having taken over with the side in ninth.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
As Quinn sees it, part of his work is about correcting some mistakes the previous generation made.
—Jeff Young, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
This move could significantly increase awareness about the essential role fungi play in ecosystems, correcting misconceptions that cast fungi solely as harmful organisms, while increasing funding for this field of research.
—Daniela De Lorenzo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The medium level of buildable coverage imparts a natural soft skin finish and can be tasked with highlighting, contouring, and color-correcting duties as well.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
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Give me a break, the Club bank stock is currently at $75, with runway to go higher when the Fed lifts its punitive asset cap.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Although Hochman has said his administration will not abandon all of Gascón’s criminal justice reform focus in service of public safety, his early policy positions seem more focused on punitive measures.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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Is Omnibus Simplification Package amending or combining the CSRD, CSDDD, and Taxomony?Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bella Vista Planning and Development Department staff recently drafted an ordinance amending city code to require the permits for repairs and installations at the request of City Council member Larry Wilms.Samuel Clanton, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Many companies will report strong quarterly growth with a weak (or even modestly positive) outlook but scratch their head as to why the market is punishing the stock.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Others walk several hours each way, often across rough terrain, leaving them vulnerable to punishing weather and even violence.Cynthia Tully, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Trump also would ultimately be in charge of the federal ethics office after inauguration and would be responsible for pursuing or authorizing any disciplinary or corrective action among his cabinet members.Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Some experts believed the shade was a refreshing corrective after pandemic hardships, war, and mass shootings.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has designed this tiny, robotic hand that could capture a virus, neutralizing its threat.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2024
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In the private sector, companies like Anduril are preparing to scale up production following the Defense Department's focus on drone-neutralizing technologies in its latest Replicator initiative.Emily Hamilton, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Correcting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correcting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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