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In 2022, the Jets made three first-round picks in hopes of jump-starting their rebuild.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Bassong continued in the midfield through 2025, bringing that same intense defensive presence while jump-starting counterattacks.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Chopa is resurrecting Caffe Vialetto with a new name — Casa Vialetto — and a similar menu, in a new location at 267 Alhambra Circle in the Gables.—
Connie Ogle
May 2,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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And in parallel, the Russian government has been resurrecting the ghosts of the Soviet past.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Levy says Leap had a big hand in revitalizing this stretch of Bleecker Street, which is now buzzing with stores, cafés and restaurants.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
12 May 2026
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My own, timed just as the late afternoon sun began its descent, was ideally suited to enjoying both in quick, revitalizing succession.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Satonica credited Burse with reviving Grady’s professional governance, noticing tired nurses and overwhelmed leaders.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Coty believes that its discipline and sustained focus on reviving all categories and brands will eventually get the business back on track.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Osmon is particularly keen on resuscitating Seger, an artist who often gets short shrift in standard rock histories.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mantha and Brazeau are a couple of power forward monsters, Brazeau realizing his potential and Mantha resuscitating his while the two primarily play on the same line.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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His research is showing promise in rejuvenating tissue and reversing aging in mice by refreshing their blood plasma.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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How water heals Going to the beach or for a dip in the ocean can feel rejuvenating.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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And worse sleep tends to mean more daytime fatigue — which sends many people back to the coffee pot, restarting the cycle.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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The first step toward new rules, Opiela said, is restarting an advisory committee on anatomical donations.—
Dug Begley,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
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Timing the electrical boost and recharging is the key to tactical racing.—
James Ellingworth,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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This power bank from Citicr provides up to three full charges and can charge your phone while the battery pack itself is recharging.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Kick-starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-starting. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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