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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Woodruff missed all last year and the first half of this season rehabilitating from shoulder surgery.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025 -
While Madea rehabilitates her co-prisoners, her family on the outside struggles with the usual family issues.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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The central bank said the vast majority of the bonds will be redeemed, with £21 billion worth of bonds sold.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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New members who sign up during this time will also unlock the offer, with seven days from signup to redeem.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Habilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habilitate. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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