reposition
Example Sentences
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He was determined to reposition the CIA from its decades-old central focus on fighting overseas terrorists to tackling problems in America’s backyard.
Even if shipments through the strait resume, experts say it could take weeks to reposition tankers, reload storage and restart oil fields.
“This crisis happened all of a sudden and tankers need to reposition to the west coast for loading,” Nasser said, adding that tanker movements and adjustments determine how quickly the company can reach full capacity.
The company has been trying to come from years of missteps and sales declines, such as by repositioning some departments in its stores and restoring previously scaled-back categories.
If disruptions through the Strait persist, crude prices could top $130 a barrel—and even once shipments resume, it could take weeks to reposition tankers, reload storage, and restart oil fields.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
