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 Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria has reclaimed 450 acres of ancestral land in Butte County, marking one of the tribe’s largest land returns and a major step in restoring its historic land base.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
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HexemBio is focused on restoring the regenerative capacity of blood stem cells.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Give it a facelift by refreshing the grout and using interesting paint colors nearby.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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This can include easier jobs, like fresh paint jobs on facades and park clean-ups overnight, or more intense projects like refreshing and reimagining attractions.—
Megan duBois,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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By many accounts, reviving Barneys New York requires a merchant leader who can do justice to the legacy; building a talented creative team, and specifically on Madison Avenue, the willingness to meet the high costs of a luxury retail start-up.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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But the rupiah’s latest slide is reviving memories the market would rather forget.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Crafted in white gold, the necklace was adorned with a pavé of blue and light blue sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds — all brilliant-cut — recreating the depth and movement of the water.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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Not because success should be redistributed equally, but because long-term prosperity depends on continuously renewing the pool of people capable of building globally dominant companies.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The boy’s family and county leaders are renewing their plea for witnesses to come forward, saying justice for a child lost to senseless street violence is long overdue.—
Seamus Bozeman
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Los Angeles Times,
11 June 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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Despite her expertise, renovating her own space came with some apprehension — and dug up past pain.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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The Truist five-year plan In August 2025, the bank announced a five-year plan to expand Truist by opening 100 branches, renovating more than 300 existing branches and hiring additional advisors.—
Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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