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 college aims to give its students an education that is not just about their work but about their lives—instilling in them a sense of purpose, restoring their feeling of competence, teaching them virtue.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026 -
Passage of the resolution would nullify the withdrawal and prevent a future presidential administration from restoring it.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Gatorade is also refreshing its labels and messaging — to ensure consumers know the attributes of each product — as part of its Gatorade Advanced Hydration System.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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The changes come as industry profit leader Delta and other airlines are refreshing their cabins, adding more expensive — and profitable — premium seats as wealthier customers continue to drive results.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Philippines, which recently declared a national energy emergency, is also considering reviving a nuclear plant built in the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis but was never turned on.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Upon arrival at Eagandale Place and Lone Oak Road, officers found Anderson and tried reviving him before he was pronounced dead.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
15 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, she was named a Fulbright Scholar, which enabled her to spend a year in Korea, sleeping, eating, recreating, working and, along the way, turning her abstract memories of living there into something more concrete and direct (and sometimes overwhelming).—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of the series premiere, Pidgeon spoke with THR about recreating her favorite looks of the former Calvin Klein publicist.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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There is no facility acceptance fee for renewing by mail or online.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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But Sweis, who is also CASD’s secretary, told the legislative committee in February that when providers raised concerns about potential conflicts with Medicaid billing rules, CDPH officials were dismissive — and later used those concerns as justification for not renewing her provider’s contract.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The company says the new fiber-detergent tiles feature a half-dozen layers of concentrated cleaning ingredients that activate in cold water to battle stains and odors while also freshening and brightening fabrics—all in one product.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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Health aside, an air purifier can also make your space smell better by eliminating cooking smells and freshening the air, all while subtly boosting your design scheme, like the sleek and powerful Coway Airmega that’s our top overall pick.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company is also renovating with sustainability in mind.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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And bringing in Lucchino was a masterstroke of front-office building, given Lucchino’s role in renovating Fenway Park and improving the fan experience.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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