as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
refreshened the wilting flowers by cutting the stems again and putting them in a vase with water
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Observers said at the time that restoring a full court bench could increase prospects for Yoon’s ouster.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Oncor said its field teams are experienced in restoring power in freezing conditions and are prepared to respond to potential service disruptions.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Tips for decluttering catch-all spaces and refreshing the pantry (and your wardrobe) reduce stress immediately.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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The firm said momentum continues to build in North America and internationally as organizations prioritize bringing employees together and refreshing their workspaces.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Other introductions are the Carrera Seafarer, reviving the spirit of the 1949 tide watch, and the Carrera Split-Seconds Chronograph, introducing the rattrapante complication to this line for the first time.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Jan. 2026
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With everyone talking about 2016 nostalgia right now, TikTok currently has the hashtag #2016makeup reaching over 65,000 videos of creators reviving the makeup trends YouTubers like Aaliyah Jay and Jackie Aina ruled 10 years ago.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Jan. 2026
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Hailey Bieber broke the internet yesterday by recreating one of Gisele Bündchen's iconic Victoria's Secret photoshoots.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some mills are recreating the natural fiber’s grain on denim fabrics to give the look of linen without the premium price.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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As protests continue nationwide over the death of bystander Renee Good at the hands of a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, one Jackson County legislator has responded by renewing a proposal for greater transparency among law enforcement officers acting locally.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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The 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, renewing the long-running debate over the league’s greatest player.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Lemon can be used for everything from freshening bed linens to removing stains from clothes–including cleaning your microwave.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 Dec. 2025
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After freshening it up for its journey across the world, the video cuts to a phone call with Blue's lawyer, who reveals the good news that her ban from the country has been lifted.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
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Overall, the survey found that renovating homeowners often cite dissatisfaction with the old kitchen’s style as their top motivator at 41 percent, followed by kitchen deterioration or dysfunction as a top motivator (38 percent).—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
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Ford spent nearly $1 billion renovating Michigan Central Station and both Farley and Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford said none of it could have happened without skilled tradespeople doing the work.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
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