modernize

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Linh told The Times she will push for mandatory modernization of utility infrastructure to prevent power lines from sparking fires, invest in forest and vegetation management and modernize water infrastructure and early warning systems.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Department of Agriculture to support the National Farm Security Action Plan and modernize how the department delivers services to U.S. farmers.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

“Helping them modernize and take advantage of the digital age is a great role for philanthropic dollars and something I’m proud to support,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

"We will ask for special powers," she said, including to modernize police and deploy the armed forces in prisons.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

In 1876, elected President of Bowdoin College, where he attempts to modernize the school, introducing courses in science, de-emphasizing religion, and becomes involved in student demonstrations over the question of ROTC.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara