reuse

Example Sentences

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In Washington and New York, there has been widespread adoption of adaptive reuse, Lee said, resulting in makeovers of buildings that each add 1,000 to 2,000 residential units.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

The boss told employees to reuse paper clips and ordered Rubin to weekly “cold-sweat” meetings with the risk committee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

And while we are, of course, big fans of creative food-waste reuse over here, let’s be honest: this is not that.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

At London Christmas Tree Rental, all of the trees are potted and returned after the festive season to be grown on for reuse the following year.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

“I had the pattern for the piratas and everything. I bought hooks for their hands and was even going to reuse those patches that Merci used to wear for her eye exercises.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina