reforming
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“It’s not a question of who leads the armed forces. It’s a question of thoroughly reforming the system.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
"One way of reforming this rigid system is to start with our own families," said Norlina Rambu Jola Kalunga, 54, a noblewoman who inherited five atas when she married the son of a royal family.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
If he wants to achieve the ambition he set out today - not to leave office without reforming social care – then he will need cross party co-operation.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
In 2002, Congress created the Election Assistance Commission to administer the Help America Vote Act, which assists states in reforming their elections.
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
Although Robben Island was becoming more open, there was as yet still no sign that the state was reforming its views.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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