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[ri-noo, -nyoo] / rɪˈnu, -ˈnju /


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Carbahal said the grocery chain decided to not renew its lease in that location.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Those talks ramped up last month, after the U.S. declined to renew the USMCA, a trade deal that includes the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

From Slate Aug. 25, 2026

The US, however, declined to renew it in its current form.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Netflix declined to renew the deal, instead opting for a first-look arrangement that ended its funding of the company.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

She slept on a couch in the room, waking often to renew the fire, to feed, lift, or wait upon the patient creature who seldom asked for anything, and ‘tried not to be a trouble’.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

But it is understood that there was positive progress during initial conversations, amid expectation within the Emirates that it is a case of when, not if, the 44-year-old renews.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

From a scenic perspective, the new production of “The Adding Machine” from the Actors’ Gang at the Ivy Substation in Culver City renews the demi-classic with stark beauty.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 18, 2026

Here’s the insider move: Set a reminder on your phone before your subscription renews.

From Salon Feb. 11, 2026

Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev renews his rivalry with up-and-coming Learner Tien in the Australian Open last 16, saying Friday: "I don't like to play him, but he must hate to play me as well."

From Barron's Jan. 23, 2026

Bobby believed deeply in the notion that a play renews itself every day, in rehearsal or performance.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

While Tina Turner didn’t draw many honky-tonk regulars into her fold with this big swing, the album has since won renewed appreciation for Turner’s way of returning country to its Black musical roots.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

In Tibet, where Chinese authorities are the only source of information, Beijing suspended its rescue operation at the hardest-hit area of Gyirong over the risk of renewed flooding, before saying the threat had eased.

From Barron's Aug. 29, 2026

The renewed interest in Parton’s books since her death could be seen as poetic, because she was a fierce advocate for literacy.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

“The renewed rise in oil and gas prices, persistently elevated refining margins, the gradual withdrawal of government support and unfavorable base effects all point to sustained energy inflation pressures,” they said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

The confession completely renewed her first shame—and the sight of Harriet’s tears made her think that she should never be in charity with herself again.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

Hudson said the carrier managed to produce a "strong" result despite disruption from the Middle East conflict and high fuel prices, allowing it to invest in renewing its fleet.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

Spotify confirmed it was not renewing Meghan's 12-episode podcast Archetypes for a second series.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

In the suit, the plaintiff alleged that they did not provide all necessary disclosures before automatically renewing users’ subscriptions.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Doing so keeps the Constitution at the center of our popular democratic culture, renewing our loyalty to the document and our sense of its relevance.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

Tell your aunt, little Emma, that she ought to set you a better example than to be renewing old grievances, and that if she were not wrong before, she is now.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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