renovate

Example Sentences

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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

He hired an architect, and they began to renovate.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 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

As well as incentives to build new homes, the measure includes programs to convert abandoned buildings into housing developments and grants to renovate existing properties.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

I tracked down the owner of the abandoned house, and once the papers were all signed and it was mine, I arranged for Marcus to help me renovate.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick