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modernize

[mod-er-nahyz] / ˈmɒd ərˌnaɪz /


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Governments in Canada contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to Stellantis to help modernize its factories in Brampton and Windsor, Ontario.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

“We are a business that is trying to innovate and modernize the retail experience.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Supervisors have heralded Measure G as a transformative move that will modernize county government and reduce the concentration of power among the board’s members.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

When Julie Masino became Cracker Barrel’s CEO in 2023, she arrived with plans to modernize a restaurant chain known for breakfast, meatloaf, rocking chairs and a homespun atmosphere.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

"I figured I shouldn't dress you traditionally. It's time to modernize Belles, in my humble opinion. Du Barry has been so ancient in her preparations," he says under his breath.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

Lloyd modernizes the stagecraft, injecting avant-garde intrigue into what is ultimately a commercial enterprise.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 12, 2024

Poland, however, now spends 4% of its GDP on defense, making it the member to spend the most in percentage terms as it modernizes its military, while the U.S. is well above 3%.

From Seattle Times Mar. 11, 2024

As Beijing modernizes its military, its formidable missile forces and other naval vessels, such as cutting-edge cruisers, are posing a concern for the U.S. and its allies.

From Reuters May 5, 2023

Two weeks before the crash, European officials took Greece to court over its refusal to make public the key contract spelling out how the railway will be managed as it modernizes.

From New York Times Mar. 2, 2023

He modernizes elaborately Solomon's speech at the dedication of the sanctuary, and converts it into an apology for the Jews of his own day.

From Josephus by Norman Bentwich

“Even though we’re definitely encouraged by the way California has modernized the tax incentive recently,” Bajaria said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

The first DHC-515 -- the modernized version of the water bomber -- will go to Greece, Cote said, "in early 2028."

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

However, their allure fades over time, he added, while legacy clubs that have modernized their amenities retain their appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

He modernized the office during that time, digitizing millions of paper records and creating a portal to help residents search for assessment records.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

He modernized the dairy, which was just an old shed filled with flies and manure, and forced the cows to produce enough milk to meet his needs.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

Rather than modernizing the home through an extensive renovation, however, the couple chose to preserve its midcentury character while tailoring other elements of the dwelling to their lifestyle.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

“Tragic. I understand modernizing Dana Point Harbor, but I don’t support losing the businesses that made it worth visiting in the first place,” one commenter wrote.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

The SSPX, which claims hundreds of thousands of followers, opposes modernizing changes adopted by the Catholic Church in the 1960s.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Arcosa’s energy transmission business, vital for modernizing the U.S. grid, attracts CRH due to growth in AI and data centers.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

He was in his forties and had talked about modernizing law enforcement in the region.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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