as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
refreshened the wilting flowers by cutting the stems again and putting them in a vase with water
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To help preserve the surrounding landscape, the hotel has also rented out a part of the surrounding ranch for the purpose of relocating livestock and restoring wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026 -
No silver bullet exists for protecting or restoring bat populations affected by white-nose syndrome, but promising efforts are underway.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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The dedicated Moon Mode within Vaonis' Singularity app delivers a live, non-stacked view of the lunar surface, refreshing every few seconds for a near real-time observing experience.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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The key is consistency, because this system does not stop collecting or refreshing your information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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By pairing hers with loose, straight-leg denim, Miley Cyrus proved that Hannah Montana isn’t the only thing worth reviving in 2026.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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This collaboration continues that legacy, reviving the core black style while introducing a new expression in brown.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Some factors can make drowning more likely, including not knowing how to swim, a lack of close supervision, not wearing a life jacket and drinking alcohol while recreating near or in water.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Omni’s Tiki Social is a nod towards recreating the tiki drinking culture of America in the mid-20th Century.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Shaath said in the video that the deportation move followed earlier difficulties renewing his French residency papers, despite his family ties in France.—
Thomas Adamson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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There’s that idea of renewing yourself in a space untouched by the past.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The company says the new fiber-detergent tiles feature a half-dozen layers of concentrated cleaning ingredients that activate in cold water to battle stains and odors while also freshening and brightening fabrics—all in one product.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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Health aside, an air purifier can also make your space smell better by eliminating cooking smells and freshening the air, all while subtly boosting your design scheme, like the sleek and powerful Coway Airmega that’s our top overall pick.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Jan. 2026
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New York nightlife veteran Jayma Cardoso opened the Surf Lodge back in 2008, renovating an unassuming motel on the edge of Fort Pond years before Montauk became a hotbed of BFA paparazzi photos and brand activations.—
Waiss Aramesh,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Affordable housing The city is proposing a $100 million bond to support the city’s Housing Trust Fund, which aims to create and rehabilitate affordable housing in the city and address blight by renovating vacant properties.—
Dylan Lysen
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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