a new lease on life
noun phrase
US
: a chance to continue living or to become successful or popular again
This medicine gives patients a new lease on life.
After the movie was made, the book got a new lease on life.
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The Moroccan Champions spent the weeks leading up to the Playoffs making various adjustments to the vulnerabilities that the Kalahari Conference exposed in their armour through their domestic league and have a new lease on life.
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Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Neon signs from downtown Mesa's past are getting a new lease on life.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 21 May 2025
One of Venice’s most historical buildings is getting a new lease on life as a modern arts center.
—Catherine Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025
Jeremy Renner has a new lease on life — and airports.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Neon signs from downtown Mesa's past are getting a new lease on life.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 21 May 2025
One of Venice’s most historical buildings is getting a new lease on life as a modern arts center.
—Catherine Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025
Jeremy Renner has a new lease on life — and airports.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for a new lease on life
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“A new lease on life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20new%20lease%20on%20life. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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