retool

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Another strength of the Chinese is that they are able to retool and refit their refineries much quicker to treat different grades of crude.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

To move production to the U.S., an automaker like GM would often need to retool an existing American factory or build a new plant altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He continued that Canada can sustain an auto industry with the US tariffs provided the government and business community work to "reimagine" and "retool" the industry.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025

The new district attorney is also expected to retool the office’s leadership structure by ousting some of Gascón’s closest handpicked advisors.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2024

To produce a new invention, you'd have to retool an entire factory.

From The Status Civilization by Sheckley, Robert