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retool

[ree-tool] / riˈtul /


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Discovery lose money by scrapping plans for the original DC Extended Universe, but they reinvested millions tapping Gunn to retool DC movies into something that viewers would actually want to watch.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

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

Enduring the longest cold spell of his career, Betts was forced to retool.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

An industry as hidebound as this one is going to need time to retool and figure out ways to address shifting consumer tastes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Should an excess of varnish be put on in error, or should it be necessary to retool part of the book after it has been varnished, the varnish can be removed with spirits of wine.

From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Rooke, Noel




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