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repurpose

verb as in reuse for a new purpose

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One group at the center focuses on identifying molecules that accumulate in different cancers, while the clinical team evaluates how known compounds might be repurposed.

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Wrightson said the house added 30% more gallery space to the Breuer’s footprint by repurposing office space, library areas and even a museum conservator’s studio into additional galleries.

Councils have tried various methods to make this tidier, ranging from placing vinyl stickers on pavements showing where bin bags should be placed, to repurposing plastic storage containers normally made for grit or dog waste.

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The migrant centres have largely stood empty since being opened one year ago despite the government's attempt to repurpose them into facilities for those awaiting deportation.

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Companies like Bloom Energy, Liberty Energy, and Pro Petro are repurposing existing technologies or offering fuel cells to provide quick, localized power for data centers.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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