as in rebuilds
to make improvements or repairs to (something, such as a building)
They are refurbishing the old house. They sell refurbished computers.
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The company is also doing fire rebuilds in Los Angeles.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026 -
This decision protects children, respects families, and rebuilds trust in public health.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The company installs, renovates, maintains, repairs and replaces heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, monitoring, fire protection and other systems.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Camping World Stadium will be their home in 2027 while Jacksonville renovates EverBank Field.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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The new material repairs itself after sustaining damage, even at extremely low temperatures.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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