retool

Example Sentences

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Enduring the longest cold spell of his career, Betts was forced to retool.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Rivian implemented a three-week shutdown of its production facility in September and October to retool it in preparation for the launch of its R2 sport-utility vehicle in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

He said the tariffs "represent a grave danger to a UK car manufacturing sector in transition" as firms retool factories for electric vehicles.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025

They are now having to retool against Vice President Harris, who is truly a historic figure as the first Black and South Asian woman to be a major political party’s presidential nominee.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024

Should an excess of varnish be put on in error, or should it be necessary to retool part of the book after it has been varnished, the varnish can be removed with spirits of wine.

From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Rooke, Noel