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conversion

[kuhn-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / kənˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən /


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Their unobtrusive placement complements their immersive musicality, hitherto only possible outdoors with high-end earphones or headphones connected to sophisticated digital acoustic conversion equipment costing a bundle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

That means that the conversion price now reflects a roughly 40% premium.

From MarketWatch Jul. 16, 2026

Because this process limits how much nitrate the body can use, researchers have been searching for ways to make the conversion more efficient.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

New York City inspectors are probing other construction sites after a Midtown Manhattan conversion project was at risk of partial collapse.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

But for those who’ve lived as refugees longer than memory, learning to believe in the nutrient cycle requires something close to a religious conversion.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

“People will be more cautious,” said Peter Lehrer, a strategic adviser on projects including office-to-residential conversions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Mamdani said he remains committed to continuing conversions in the city, but he added, “I also consider that we have to do so safely and in a way that is fully accountable.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Investors and lenders are reconsidering future commitments to office-to-residential conversions after structural damage at a Manhattan project.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

MetroLoft’s Berman embraced the practice of office-to-apartment conversions long before the strategy became one of commercial real estate’s hottest trends.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

After the destruction of Tenochtitlan, the Spanish court and intellectual elite were convulsed with argument for a century about whether the conversions were worth the suffering inflicted.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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