anew

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adverb \ ə-ˈnü , -ˈnyü \

Definition of anew

1 :for an additional time :again

begin anew

2 :in a new or different form

a story told anew on film

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Examples of anew in a Sentence

He demonstrated anew that he's not a good leader.
These problems must be dealt with anew.
The process begins anew each spring.
The poem has been translated anew for this new book.

Recent Examples of anew from the Web

The debate finds echoes elsewhere in the U.S. In Kentucky, group of black lawmakers, pastors and advocacy groups called anew this week for the removal of a Jefferson Davis statue in that state’s Capitol.

— terry spencer, The Seattle Times, "Confederate street names: Protest turns tense in Florida," 30 Aug. 2017
Now — recovered from a fourth knee surgery — Rose is set to start anew and resume chasing what would be his first NBA title.

— tim reynolds, chicagotribune.com, "'I can still play:' Derrick Rose talks fame, fatherhood, Cavs and redemption," 29 Aug. 2017
After taking time to grieve the loss of her beloved husband, René Angélil, who died after a long battle with cancer in January, the superstar emerged anew.

— emilia petrarca, The Cut, "Céline Dion’s Stylist Reflects on Her Summer Fashion Tour de Force," 29 Aug. 2017
Harvey has exposed anew how vulnerable the nation's fourth-largest city is to the forces of nature and the failings of infrastructure - and how natural disasters have a way of revealing the fault lines in governmental operations.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "Rescue officials say there was no way to plan for Harvey's ferocity," 28 Aug. 2017
The season starts anew on Sept. 7 when the Patriots host Kansas City in a Thursday night game.

— david humphrey, star-telegram, "A team-by-team preview of the 2017 NFL season," 25 Aug. 2017
Young and old Philadelphians are wrestling anew with a disagreement that’s never been settled.

— david gambacorta, Philly.com, "Was Frank Rizzo racist, or a product of his time?," 22 Aug. 2017
The bench trial was conducted de novo, meaning the parties were arguing the case anew, rather than rehashing the evidence and discussions at the Board of Zoning Adjustment's hearing.

— lawrence specker, AL.com, "Zoning spat over Haint Blue brewery gets day in court -- and no quick resolution," 10 Aug. 2017
A multimillion dollar renovation three years ago rendered the estate glamorous anew, but its history is far from forgotten.

— keith flanagan, Town & Country, "Is This the Most Scandalous Hotel in England?," 26 July 2017

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