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modernize

[mod-er-nahyz] / ˈmɒd ərˌnaɪz /


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The FDA could modernize the process to ensure drug labels include all evidence-backed uses, which are key to driving adoption.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Harfuch "sought to professionalize, to modernize the intelligence agency to go after crimes," said Gerardo Rodriguez, an academic expert in national security who met Harfuch in 2018.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

In multiple interviews, Hadzabe members described their motivation to modernize as a way to benefit from the new economic opportunities amid shrinking hunting grounds and an influx of outsiders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

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

"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




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