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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  • Ingram said the trucks have gone through wear and tear, which may limit their ability to distribute water as water networks and wells are rehabilitated.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The judge stressed that the defendants should be rehabilitated rather than punished for their crime.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
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    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600.
    Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Habilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habilitate. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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