as in to improve
to stop or reverse the damage of
Cleanup crews are working to remediate the site of the chemical spill. Remediating the pollution of the river will take some effort.
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Recent Examples of remediate
We are all focused on remediating the situation as rapidly as possible.
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Greg Norman, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
The earlier a problem is identified the more likely the issue can be remediated.
—Francyne Zeltser, Parents, 12 Sep. 2024
President Joe Biden requested information last week on the federal government’s digital response, including how officials were remediating misinformation, an administration official said.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
Restoration and environmental cleaning services were on site remediating water damage.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024
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Greg Norman, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
The earlier a problem is identified the more likely the issue can be remediated.
—Francyne Zeltser, Parents, 12 Sep. 2024
President Joe Biden requested information last week on the federal government’s digital response, including how officials were remediating misinformation, an administration official said.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
Restoration and environmental cleaning services were on site remediating water damage.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024
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After all, removing arbitrary barriers to entry only improves an art form.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Mulvey-Woolridge, who won approximately 51.1% of the vote, hopes to invest in law enforcement, improve roads and basic services and use tax dollars efficiently.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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For one, the boot’s stance angles have been refined over several years to hit that Goldilocks sweet spot: not too flexed, not too upright, and dead-flat edge-to-edge underfoot.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The automobile’s pontoon fenders and single rumble seat are esoteric enhancements, while the lack of door handles only further refines the extremely clean lines.Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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How to become a wildlife rehabilitator The process to legally take care of certain kinds of restricted wildlife varies by state, but virtually everyone who wants to help rehabilitate a squirrel or similar animal in the U.S. needs a permit from their state and possibly the federal government.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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So Gascón said what’s under review is the evidence that was never presented that could have changed the outcome, as well as considering, under California law, if the brothers are rehabilitated prisoners who are safe to reenter the community.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
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County officials have been working in the last year to remedy that issue and ensure a smooth 2024 primary and general.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The meta moment acknowledges the show’s greatest ill at this point in time, but doesn’t excuse or remedy it in the slightest.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
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Palace staffers also can contact rota reporters to get simple errors or false reports corrected.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Correction: This story has been updated to correct a quote from Yum CEO David Gibbs.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Remediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remediate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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