breathed new life into

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: to give new energy, vitality, or hope to
Their leadership breathed new life into the movement.

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But as a lifelong Charlottean he’s seen how transportation projects like the Lynx Blue Line have breathed new life into places like South End, bringing historic investment into the area. Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 An encouraging sign has been the performances of 20-year-old Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, who has breathed new life into the team with three goals. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 June 2026 The moving instrumental version of the lead single from the enigmatic Ocean’s 2012 debut solo album, Channel Orange, was transformed in Flea’s hands into what sounded like a lost relic from the 1940s jazz age, performed with a style and grace that breathed new life into the track. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026 The offseason — and car design regulation overhaul — has breathed new life into him and Ferrari. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for breathed new life into

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“Breathed new life into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathed%20new%20life%20into. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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