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spruce up

[sproos-uhp] / ˈsprusˌʌp /


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A bring‑and‑buy sale on Canal Street was organised to raise money to spruce up the rather drab-looking hospital ward treating those with HIV and Aids at the height of the epidemic.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Helped into the apartment by an X Square engineer, the AI-operated Quanta X1 Pro robot uses its cameras to identify areas it could spruce up.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

Here are seven ways to spruce up your favorite chia seed recipes:

From Salon Mar. 31, 2026

Barr’s challenge is to improve CarMax’s online sales experience and lower the company’s costs to acquire and spruce up used cars for sale.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 12, 2026

Before appearing in public with Toscanini, however, Shirley had first to spruce up his cage.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord




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