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Examples of repair in a Sentence
Wali Khan, Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2023
Hedison said Augustus acknowledged agencies need more money for repairs and is working on a bond measure.
—Todd Wallack, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2023
The distribution centers generally send parts to dealerships to be used for repairs, so the move could quickly cripple dealerships ability to do repairs, which is the most profitable part of their business.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 22 Sep. 2023
Insurance troubles after the storm kept people waiting for a check to make repairs, if the cash ever came.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2023
Swing by for bike rentals, bike repairs, and outdoor essentials (like sleeping bags, hammocks, and hiking boots), and then stay for a cold beer or two on the patio.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2023
That’s because a judge issues deadlines for the landlord to act, the repairs are monitored, and the landlord faces fines if the issue is not fixed.
—Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2023
However, the ocean in the area of the breakage stayed ice-bound longer than usual, and the repair vessel was able to reach the area and start the multimillion-dollar repair only on Aug. 25, McHale said.
—Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2023
The council approved the transfer of $5.8 million from the unassigned fund balance to two capital projects: $5.7 million to the culvert repair project and $130,000 to median improvements on U.S. Highway 45.
—Margaret Kates | Mkates@al.com, al, 13 Sep. 2023
Todd Wallack, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2023
Good quality sleep reenergizes brain cells, repairs skin and strengthens every major system in the body, including the immune, respiratory, endocrine and central nervous systems.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2023
Moving out The couple repaired the moldy drywall and replaced windows that had not been properly installed, according to the lawsuit.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 22 Sep. 2023
The parts in question were used to repair jet engines made by CFM International, a joint venture between GE and the French firm Safran, used in older models of Airbus and Boeing engines.
—Bypaolo Confino, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2023
The lawsuit claims neighbors had expressed concern Google Maps had led drivers over the bridge, which allegedly has not been repaired since its partial collapse in 2013.
—Jamiel Lynch, CNN, 21 Sep. 2023
Turmeric, resveratrol, and boswellic acid all possess potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that will reduce pain and swelling in the joints, repair any damage, and prevent them from becoming damaged and further.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2023
The Framework laptop first appeared back in 2021 and offered an easy way to repair and upgrade components because everything is modular.
—Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 18 Sep. 2023
Not even two months would pass before Garrett was out and Haden was in as USC’s athletic director, hired to repair the Trojans’ image and support Kiffin through a period unlike any other in USC football history.
—J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2023
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Word History
Verb (1)
Middle English, from Anglo-French reparer, from Latin reparare, from re- + parare to prepare — more at pare
Verb (2)
Middle English, from Anglo-French repairer to go back, return from Late Latin repatriare to go home again, from Latin re- + patria native country — more at expatriate
Verb (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun (1)
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb (2)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun (2)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repair. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.
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