as in to rehabilitate
to make better in behavior or character
believes that society should be responsible for habilitating nonviolent offenders
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It had last been rehabilitated in 2014, and runways are typically updated about every 10 years, the statement said.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
1 June 2025 -
The bridge, originally built in 1913 by the American Bridge Company, has been rehabilitated by the same company, according to a statement.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2025
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Once their reading log is filled, participants can turn the log in to redeem prizes.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Kane redeems himself, ties the game, 1-1 From the Edmonton blueline, defenseman Evan Bouchard quickly headmanned the puck to Viktor Arvidsson, who turned it to a flying Evander Kane.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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“Habilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habilitate. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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