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as in remodeling
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Recent Examples of renovation
Water conservation is also a key pillar of the team’s sustainability efforts where a recent $160 million renovation led to the installation of high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, smart irrigation systems that adjust based on weather data, and the use of recycled water for landscaping.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The building, which sits on the National Register of Historic Places, would benefit from a historic renovation that includes improvements to the skyway level and sidewalks.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The special ballot measure comes after residents voiced environmental concerns about a renovation project that would convert a vacant office building and property into a 250,000-square-foot data center.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The overwhelming support by voters comes after months of protests from residents and members of nearby communities, who raised concerns over a renovation proposal from investment firm HMC StratCap.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Authorities said renovation work began in February.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
That was followed by seven GOP defections on a Democratic amendment blocking public and private funding for the president’s East Wing renovation without congressional authorization.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
Per The New York Times' reporting of the Park Service analysis, however, the contractor hasn't been able to perform one of the most important aspects of the renovation — sealing the gaps between concrete slabs at the bottom of the pool.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Peter Pennoyer Architects oversaw a comprehensive renovation of the roughly 5,000-square-foot residence, reworking the layout to improve flow and draw more natural light into the interiors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The building, which sits on the National Register of Historic Places, would benefit from a historic renovation that includes improvements to the skyway level and sidewalks.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The special ballot measure comes after residents voiced environmental concerns about a renovation project that would convert a vacant office building and property into a 250,000-square-foot data center.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The overwhelming support by voters comes after months of protests from residents and members of nearby communities, who raised concerns over a renovation proposal from investment firm HMC StratCap.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Authorities said renovation work began in February.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
That was followed by seven GOP defections on a Democratic amendment blocking public and private funding for the president’s East Wing renovation without congressional authorization.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
Per The New York Times' reporting of the Park Service analysis, however, the contractor hasn't been able to perform one of the most important aspects of the renovation — sealing the gaps between concrete slabs at the bottom of the pool.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Peter Pennoyer Architects oversaw a comprehensive renovation of the roughly 5,000-square-foot residence, reworking the layout to improve flow and draw more natural light into the interiors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renovation
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That emphasis on narrative led her naturally into heirloom remodeling — and, unexpectedly, divorce jewelry.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The hoteliers argued that expansion and remodeling were needed to keep up with nearby competitors.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Mendoza, an incumbent council member and former Los Angeles Mission College employee, campaigned on public safety, economic development and infrastructure improvements, pointing to efforts to attract new investment and strengthen city finances.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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Mohiuddin’s appeal challenges 19 of the 33 conditions of approval, including annual compliance reviews, restrictions on the use of the Farley Road facility, attendance caps and capital improvement conditions for parking expansion, landscaping and screening.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Fashion for Good also suggests investing in dedicated preprocessing capacity to enable component separation, contaminant removal and refurbishment.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Though the Grand Hôtel was built in 1908, a top-to-toe refurbishment by Pierre-Yves Rochon in 2009 and a Four Seasons scoop-up six years later has ensured that everything, including the standout rooms, spa and service, remains perfectly in step.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The LHDs can also provide air support with short-takeoff-and-landing multirole fighters, previously the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II and, with certain modifications, the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Ductwork inspection and modifications Your ductwork acts as the circulatory system for your home’s climate control.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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After LaBeouf was charged in February, a judge ordered him to return to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.—
JACK BROOK,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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One that excels at warehousing people in jails and prisons, but fails at true healing and rehabilitation, so people come home as better neighbors.—
Ana Zamora,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Unlike existing approaches that rely on a small number of biomarkers, MutationProjector analyzes the broader combination of genetic alterations present in a tumor.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Those moves led to major postseason alterations.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The district announced in fall 2025 a series of upgrades, renovations, and restorations to athletic fields and swimming pools, including the creation of an 18-acre athletic complex at the former Cooley High School campus.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Odran Corcoran, a policy advisor for Oceana, said that only by collecting data out of the depths of the still relatively unknown ocean can lawmakers use data to regulate the management of fisheries, marine protection and restoration projects.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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DeKalb County commissioners are pushing for more revisions to a draft amendment to the county code to regulate data centers, including doubling the distance the facilities must be from homes, county parks and trails.—
Reed Williams,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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October 23 – November 21 A belief about home may be ready for revision.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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“Renovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renovation. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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