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Recent Examples of Synonyms for righting
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South Africa last year said the US had applied pressure on Pretoria to end laws aimed at redressing wealth imbalances caused by apartheid, and Washington later slapped a 30% tariff on many South African exports — the highest on the continent.—
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In his nitpicking and narcissism, the relatability of his grievances and his unhinged methods of redressing them, Ron also resembles a younger, Middle American version of Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm antihero.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Companies across sectors continue to adopt AI tools in hopes of improving efficiency, reducing costs, and accelerating innovation.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Multi-generational engagement and transparency Technology is also improving communication between family members, executives and external advisers.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Taking control of the narrative is the first step to ameliorating the damage.—
David Rivera,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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There are also significant time and cost constraints associated with ameliorating these challenges.—
Gary Skuse,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
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The chain is looking to focus on menu innovation — like bettering its McCrispy chicken line — and improve kitchen operations.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Yet Hull scored 70 of their own in an intrepid season, bettering the return managed in any of the club’s previous three promotions from the Championship in 2008, 2013 and 2016.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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The theory is that a flat organization boosts agility by shortening decision chains and putting leaders closer to frontline employees and the customer experience.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Companies shortening depreciation schedules may be signaling conservatism and discipline.—
Brian Anderson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Righting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/righting. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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