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as in corrective
serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition
took a remedial math course over the summer so he'd be ready for algebra the following school year
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as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
unfortunately, with a cold virus, there are few remedial measures besides fluids and rest
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Recent Examples of remedial
The number of clubs seeking remedial work this summer heightened its intensity.
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Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
Cruise’s cooperation included remedial measures such as ensuring that employees identified as responsible for the falsified report are no longer employed by the firm.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Carolyn Cooper, the EPA's remedial project manager, said the carbon itself is safe, pointing out that carbon water treatment is the same process used in many household water filters.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
In addition to putting qualified people in leadership of compliance, TD Bank’s resolution requires the Bank to institute disciplinary procedures and remedial measures to address compliance violations.
—Robert Anello, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
Cruise’s cooperation included remedial measures such as ensuring that employees identified as responsible for the falsified report are no longer employed by the firm.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Carolyn Cooper, the EPA's remedial project manager, said the carbon itself is safe, pointing out that carbon water treatment is the same process used in many household water filters.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
In addition to putting qualified people in leadership of compliance, TD Bank’s resolution requires the Bank to institute disciplinary procedures and remedial measures to address compliance violations.
—Robert Anello, Forbes, 6 Nov. 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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Unlike traditional lavender scents that can feel sharp or medicinal, this one is seamlessly integrated, adding an airy, sophisticated dimension.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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It was born in Italy as a way of creating infusions that were intended to be medicinal and good for you.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Fifty-five years after Martin Luther King's death, African Americans continue to proudly honor his reformative legacy in Phoenix.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 14 Jan. 2024
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While the idea of hiring actors might raise some eyebrows, acting and artistry can be an important step in the reformative process, and Hemsworth suggested that the actors’ real-life experiences helped shape their on-screen characters.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2023
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Lilly plans to produce and manufacture a injectable drug to treat diabetes, obesity and other future medicines across therapeutic areas.Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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The study stressed that MDMA should only be used to treat PTSD in a therapeutic environment.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Budesonide: This corticosteroid may be beneficial when taken alongside Urso.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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When to Consult a Professional Trainer Working with a personal trainer can be beneficial when starting an exercise program or maximizing strength training results.Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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This requires: Integration: Seamlessly incorporating mental, physical, and social health into care delivery. Prevention: Prioritizing early detection and proactive interventions over reactive, curative approaches.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Specifically, some of the areas that are particularly attractive in my view include biotech in niche markets, curative gene therapies, disruptive medical devices (including robotics and miniaturization) and diagnostics for early detection.Don Klotter, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Remedial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedial. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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