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overhaul

[oh-ver-hawl, oh-ver-hawl, oh-ver-hawl] / ˌoʊ vərˈhɔl, ˈoʊ vərˌhɔl, ˈoʊ vərˌhɔl /


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The review suggests a sweeping overhaul of the Pip assessment system is needed.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

The proposed rule seems sure to meet legal challenges, and employers, even with Aronowitz’s assurances, might remain reluctant to overhaul their plans.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026

Cities and counties are scrambling to prepare for a potential overhaul of how they pay for all sorts of services, from policing to pothole repairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

As a result of the task force, McLucas ordered an overhaul: public lockers, of which there were 14,000 total in 140 airports, would be moved to more secure areas.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

We overhaul the bayonets—that is to say, the ones that have a saw on the blunt edge.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque




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