breathe (new) life into
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: to give new energy and excitement to (something)
She is credited with breathing new life into contemporary art.
The singer managed to breathe life into some tired old songs.
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Aiming to breathe life into a war-weary Syria and to assist new President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Trump's surprise announcement in Riyadh on lifting sanctions marked a pivotal moment in his Middle East visit—one with significant implications for U.S.-Arab relations.
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Kering is counting on him to breathe new life into the ailing Gucci label, which saw organic sales slide 25 percent in the first quarter.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
New 42 was founded to breathe new life into 42nd street and its historic theaters, transforming the block into a vibrant and youthful theater district.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Cheesy chicken lasagna casserole (Bite of Fox) Looking to breathe new life into a classic Lasagna?
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Kering is counting on him to breathe new life into the ailing Gucci label, which saw organic sales slide 25 percent in the first quarter.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
New 42 was founded to breathe new life into 42nd street and its historic theaters, transforming the block into a vibrant and youthful theater district.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Cheesy chicken lasagna casserole (Bite of Fox) Looking to breathe new life into a classic Lasagna?
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Breathe (new) life into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathe%20%28new%29%20life%20into. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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