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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
the neighborhood was regenerated thanks to a government grant for restoring all the old buildings and creating studio spaces for artists
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
dairy farming in the area was regenerated when new arrivals bought the old creamery
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as in to rehabilitate
to make better in behavior or character
the ex-convict credits his newfound faith with regenerating him beyond anything that he could have imagined
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Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 5 Dec. 2024
Context: Restoring vision requires regenerating an optic nerve, which scientists haven't been able to achieve to date, per the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
Overnight Detox Oil by Caudalie: Simply apply onto the face at bedtime to help stressed skin regenerate overnight thanks to the omega 6 and vitamin E.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 May 2021
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Beyond learning about these buildings, Pichit said the toughest part of trying to regenerate the district was building trust to get the community to be part of the restoration efforts.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 5 Dec. 2024
Context: Restoring vision requires regenerating an optic nerve, which scientists haven't been able to achieve to date, per the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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To really reenergize and to lead with high positive energy, leaders must recognize and value the regenerate state.
—Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
Overnight Detox Oil by Caudalie: Simply apply onto the face at bedtime to help stressed skin regenerate overnight thanks to the omega 6 and vitamin E.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 May 2021
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To help restore the Order's righteous path, Lila then destroys the genetic thinking machine, Anirul, which has been Valya and Tula's AI breeding index program.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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During menopause, hot flashes and hormonal fluctuations can disrupt the hours of rest, causing women to need to restore energy with more time in bed.Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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This past April, O’Grady won a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, which was to support a new performance art piece reviving an old character from her past work.Benjamin Sutton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Deputy sheriffs and the Milwaukee Fire Department attempted to revive the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Like other forms of therapy, a successful MT plan is designed based on the area being rehabilitated.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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No sooner had the fire been contained in a few hours than €800 million ($845 million) was raised to rehabilitate the structure, whose iconic wooden spire collapsed, its roof destroyed.Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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On public safety, Williams spoke about working with recruits in the police training division, and noted the nearly 300 vacancies in the police department.Brooke Conrad, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
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He was rated the No. 4 tight end and the No. 101 overall recruit by 247Sports, and was rated the No. 20 prospect in Texas.Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Drive only when alert and refreshed: Driving on 4 or 5 hours of sleep is as dangerous as driving with a 0.08 BAC (legal intoxication).Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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For example, a modular collection can be refreshed with new elements — such as detachable collars or sleeves — without requiring a complete overhaul of the product line.Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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This could resurrect old flames from the dead, as well as lead to unexpected dalliances with the biggest rake in town.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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Other music scenes around the country have been resurrected and romanticized — most notably the one centered around Laurel Canyon in L.A.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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Travel rewards can be more lucrative but are notoriously harder to redeem, Bankrate also found.Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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The two teams traded punts before Slye redeemed himself with a 50-yard field goal after a 12-play, 48-yard drive.Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
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Beef, which was officially renewed in October, has added a new member to its season two ensemble.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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The show's producer, Sesame Workshop, has yet to ink a new programming deal with another streaming service after Max opted not to renew their contract with the show.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Regenerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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