fix up

Example Sentences

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He says it costs too much money to fix up his place.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

“That’s how I learned how to fix up classic cars and how the market works,” said Vera.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Architect Capital is a San Francisco-based asset manager that looks to fix up businesses, especially where it sees opportunities to build a better financial infrastructure, according to its website.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

In 2018, he and Kathryn, who once worked as his assistant, decided to fix up the place and live there themselves.

From New York Times • Feb. 29, 2024

My favorite shows were the makeover ones, where the designer would fix up a room and do a big reveal at the end.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks