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rewrite

[ree-rahyt, ree-rahyt] / riˈraɪt, ˈriˌraɪt /
VERB
revise
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"It's a striking example of how quantum principles can rewrite the rules of classical physics," Scully said.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

Maybe The Proclaimers will have to rewrite the lyrics of their famous deindustrialisation lament, Letter to America.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

There’s a Lynda Barry-esque generosity to the book, a desire to help others understand themselves and rewrite longstanding scripts that are no longer helpful.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

Because Mullin is an exercise in statutory interpretation, Congress remains free to reject the court’s reading and rewrite the statute if it believes the court misunderstood what it enacted.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

What if we rewrite everything we expect from happy endings?

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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