renovate
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They borrowed money and leased an old greasy-spoon diner downtown with two months to renovate before rent was due.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Lawmakers recently approved $365 million in public funding to renovate Portland’s 30-year-old Moda Center, home to the Blazers, one of Oregon’s most prominent businesses.
From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026
Emily and Stephen had decided to renovate their kitchen, so it was a good opportunity to get some disruptive work done.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Buyers must renovate the house, and within a certain time frame.
From Slate • Feb. 1, 2026
“I need to see some design ideas for when I buy my own run-down house in Bushwick and renovate it,” she says in a dreamy, la-la-land voice.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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