replacing

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The new electric arc furnace was hoped to be up and running by the end of 2027, replacing the traditional blast furnaces which closed two years ago with the loss of 2,000 jobs.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Our bodies have a mechanism for rebuilding worn-out or damaged tissue, replacing whole sections of our selves annually.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

That depends on whether AI ends up helping workers or replacing them, economist William Yu said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The president has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system based around clan elders.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

He bent down to retrieve his briefcase again, replacing the unused supplies in it.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken