breathe (new) life into

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: to give new energy and excitement to (something)

She is credited with breathing new life into contemporary art.

The singer managed to breathe life into some tired old songs.

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Smith has helped to breathe new life into Real Salt Lake, which has seen its already-strong fanbase grow, said Chris McGowan, executive vice president and chief club performance officer at MLS. —

Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024 My role, as the actor, is to breathe life into the character. —

James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024 The appointment of Ten Hag, who had a recent history of coaching exciting sides and young players, was supposed to breathe new life into the club. —

Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024 The assistance expires in 2027, and an investment from a tech giant could breathe new life into the struggling plants. —

Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for breathe (new) life into

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