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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The International Classic Film Market (MIFC), the world’s only market dedicated to restoring and promoting heritage films, returns to Lyon alongside the Lumière Film Festival for its 13th edition expected to draw a record number of participants.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
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And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.—
Christopher F. Meindl,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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But in recent years, the retailer has added actual homes to its inventory, listing and regularly refreshing a selection of tiny homes that are easy to assemble and the perfect places to start your life without a landlord.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Bunce has played a leading role in refreshing the blueprint heading into this campaign.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In those early days, survival was top of mind, which then gradually shifted to reviving tourism —a focus that has led to this haven's current state.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Militaries are reviving old tactics with new technology, using decoys to confuse enemies and protect real weapons.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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That process of recreating the set took only about an hour, which gave Cameron the freedom for easy reshoots and pickup lines.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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Forte_Forte staged a fancy presentation recreating a Parisian boudoir, replete with towers of Champagne cups and highly photogenic sweet treats.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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During the Bears’ 0-2 start last month, Stevenson struggled in pass coverage, renewing concerns about his ability to reach his next developmental checkpoint.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The fee will apply whether the driver is being issued a license for the first time or renewing their license.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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After all, gum is the ultimate multitasker – freshening breath, calming nerves and even sharpening focus.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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But then the country reassessed the risk of being so close to the front line, and invested a lot in things like renovating and expanding its network of bomb shelters.—
Teri Schultz,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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At the Port of New York & New Jersey, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is requesting its own proposals from domestic and international port operators alike on renovating the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT).—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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