repurpose
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Essentially, the auto maker will repurpose battery capacity once destined for EVs into backup power packs for utilities and data centers.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
James Kingett, from SRTRC, said the charity had also lost a significant number of local authority contracts after austerity measures saw many councils repurpose funding.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
It also happens to be one of the great budget desserts; the kind that quietly rewards the cook who knows how to stretch, repurpose and revive.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Even if a small percentage of smartphone chips don’t meet specifications, Apple still has millions to repurpose.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
I dismantled my sleeping nest to repurpose its branches and hewed off additional ones from nearby trees.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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