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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the bowling alley, eager to revitalize interest in the sport for a younger crowd, started offering "disco bowling" every Friday night with disco music and free soda
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Recent Examples of revitalize
And perhaps there would be a new wave of evening activities fueled by a promising civic initiative to revitalize downtown with an infusion of art, culture and entertainment.
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Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
That scenario would lead straight to Deion Sanders as a candidate to possibly revitalize the Giants and properly support his son, Shedeur.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
In the early years after the passage of the law, Seigel and I were frequent speakers on panels along the East Coast regarding the potential of the law to revitalize communities like Baltimore, which had the potential benefit of having 42 census tracts designated as Opportunity Zones.
—Venroy July, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
It was established in the wake of World War II to preserve Japanese traditions, revitalize the local economy and strengthen cultural ties between Japan and the U.S.
Rooted in the tradition of hanami — viewing flowers in bloom—the event offers a reminder of life’s impermanence.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
That scenario would lead straight to Deion Sanders as a candidate to possibly revitalize the Giants and properly support his son, Shedeur.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
In the early years after the passage of the law, Seigel and I were frequent speakers on panels along the East Coast regarding the potential of the law to revitalize communities like Baltimore, which had the potential benefit of having 42 census tracts designated as Opportunity Zones.
—Venroy July, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
It was established in the wake of World War II to preserve Japanese traditions, revitalize the local economy and strengthen cultural ties between Japan and the U.S.
Rooted in the tradition of hanami — viewing flowers in bloom—the event offers a reminder of life’s impermanence.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
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President Barack Obama formally restored the name Denali in 2015.—
Michael Collins,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The week’s biggest stories Fires and recovery aftermath Inside the battle to restore drinking water in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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Introduced late in the first decade of the 2000s, the program was revived in 2022 as part of a series of insurance reforms that aimed to reduce litigation — and insurance company failures.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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But bleak and uncertain as things seem right now, Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred does not want to lose Tampa Bay, the No. 11 media market, which is why the hope is for a deep pocket owner (or owners) from Tampa to emerge and the Tampa stadium plan near Ybor City can be revived.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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After using this mask for a week, my skin feels firmer, looks brighter, and is so hydrated—like my face went on a retreat and came back dewy, healthy, and refreshed.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2025
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Traveling especially clears my mind, refreshes my perspective and opens my eyes to new ideas.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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The move, tucked into an executive order celebrating the nation's 250th birthday, resurrects a similar effort Trump made in June 2020, as racial-justice protests rocked the country following the murder of George Floyd.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Read Article > May 11, 2022 Andrew J. Hawkins Volkswagen reportedly will resurrect Scout as an off-road EV brand for the US Dutchtower Volkswagen is considering resurrecting the SUV pioneer Scout as an off-road electric vehicle brand, according to TechCrunch.—
Verge Staff,
The Verge,
5 Feb. 2025
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The company's line of credit with Bank of America was renewed at $1,000,000, fully drawn as of December 31, 2024.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Feb. 2025
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Just like the mothership For All Mankind, which was recently renewed for a fifth season, Star City is produced for Apple TV+ by Sony Pictures Television.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2025
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