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[uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd] / ˈʌpˌgreɪd, ˈʌpˈgreɪd, ʌpˈgreɪd, ˈʌpˌgreɪd /


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WASHINGTON—The Qatari-gifted luxury jet that President Trump is using as Air Force One will get an upgrade this fall, according to the White House, putting the plane out of commission for roughly a month.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

“I think you might see some, ‘Hey, we’ll hold off on this for a couple quarters…we don’t need to upgrade to the new mainframe right now,’” Morgan said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

There's a more visible upgrade next to the nearby Clydeside Expressway, where several of the murals which line one of the city's busiest roads have been repainted to celebrate Scottish sporting legends.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

In written submissions, Jacobs said that the crash came two days after the helicopter was delivered, following a "fraught upgrade and introduction".

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

“We need to upgrade your phone” is all Pri says.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

But she said it would “receive additional upgrades and enhancements” this fall that will take about a month to complete.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Combs purchased the mansion in 2021 for $35 million, then carried out extensive upgrades.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Then there are the boats or canoes themselves - generally old, weak, rickety wooden vessels that have often been used for years without upgrades or major repairs.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Koreatown’s iconic 24-hour sanctuary is doubling down on self-care with the upcoming launch of Root Head Spa, a Japanese-style scalp treatment, alongside new high-tech wellness upgrades.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

With all his security upgrades, Thread has paid little attention to the fence, perhaps feeling harsh weather and wild animals are enough to keep everyone safely inside.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

In May, Fitch Ratings upgraded Argentina to B- from CCC+, following October elections which saw current President Javier Milei emerge with a stronger popular mandate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

I’ve since upgraded my instant ramen game, playing around with different proteins, fresh vegetables, seasonings and toppings.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

In the upgraded version, each detected photon would receive its own precise time stamp.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

Between training her upgraded skills, she focuses on conditioning and religiously attends physical therapy sessions.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

At the Pacific Rim Championships in April 2016, I debuted a brand-new, upgraded floor routine set to fast, upbeat samba music that I thought would go over well with the crowd in Rio.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

The test highlights China’s upgrading submarine capabilities and its broader military modernization, including new missile silos and upgraded bombers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

The Royal College of Nursing's chief nursing officer, Prof Lynn Woolsey, said the rollout could mark "an important step in upgrading technology in the NHS" and "ease the administrative burden on nursing staff".

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

The collaboration alternates between observing runs that collect scientific data and periods dedicated to commissioning and upgrading the detectors.

From Science Daily Jul. 2, 2026

“I obviously have a room in his head,” Obama told the hosts, former NBA stars Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, upgrading it to “a suite in his head.”

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

In the nylon webbing pocket in front of him was an in-flight magazine with an article in it about camels, which he’d read, and another about upgrading your business wardrobe, which he hadn’t.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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