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renovation

[ren-uh-vey-shuhn] / ˌrɛn əˈveɪ ʃən /


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They include renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, work on public parks and plans to construct a gigantic arch.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Once renovation works are completed, the arena is set to increase its capacity to between 40,000 and 44,000.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

The reflecting pool is one of many renovation projects across Washington that Trump has pursued, saying he wants to improve the capital’s image.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

When Joshua Min started at Cal State Long Beach in 2025, a $315-million renovation project had just shut down its University Student Union through 2028.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

It’s a brownstone under renovation; Astrid and Donald, expecting their first child, are in the process of expanding their domain from a single floor of the house to the top three.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Mead said the 1945 penny emerged suddenly when her partner kicked down a wall during renovations.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Still, steep interest rates and continued inflation continue to keep homeowners from taking out debt to tackle larger, months-long renovations, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

The 125,000-square-foot upscale mall, featuring shops, restaurants and a movie theater, survived the blaze but required renovations that cost its owner and developer Rick Caruso more than $100 million, including major infrastructure work.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

On Thursday, the board also voted to close the center's main building for two years for renovations.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

Lily takes the lead on house renovations while I find accessories for Pierre himself.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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