1
: a general adjustment to ensure operation at peak efficiency
an engine tune-up
2
: a preliminary trial : warm-up
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Another casualty of last month’s tune-up was Oscar Onley, expected to lead Netcompany-INEOS after his excellent fourth place for Picnic-PostNL last year.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Replacing air filters regularly, cleaning outdoor condenser coils and scheduling annual professional tune-ups can help an air conditioner maintain peak efficiency.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
For a monthly or annual fee, this plan includes biannual HVAC tune-ups that keep your HVAC system running smoothly year-round.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Meanwhile, Paraguay is coming off a 4-0 thumping of Nicaragua in their final tune-up before the World Cup.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Replacing air filters regularly, cleaning outdoor condenser coils and scheduling annual professional tune-ups can help an air conditioner maintain peak efficiency.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
For a monthly or annual fee, this plan includes biannual HVAC tune-ups that keep your HVAC system running smoothly year-round.
—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Meanwhile, Paraguay is coming off a 4-0 thumping of Nicaragua in their final tune-up before the World Cup.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“Tune-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tune-up. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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