fixing
Example Sentences
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Options already exist for fixing dyes without lead, including natural mordants derived from plants rich in tannins, such as oak bark, pomegranate peel and rosemary, as well as alum, which is considered environmentally safe.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
But fixing China becomes more paramount as a new conflict in the Middle East drives up shipping costs and could push consumer prices higher.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Analysts suggest fixing Siri is crucial for Apple to expand its product lineup into new areas like wearables and robotics.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
"All I am doing is fixing, cleaning, running, and 'sprucing up' a terribly maintained, for many years, Building," Trump wrote about the performing arts venue in Washington DC.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
True, I am pretty good at fixing things that break, but I cannot repair a shattered crankshaft.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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