fix up

Example Sentences

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Should I try to get a loan to fix up the inherited house and move there so I won’t have to pay rent?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 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

Handy with tools, Daniel offers to help Katie fix up her new home.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2024

The Department for Transport said it was supporting local authorities to fix "up to one million more potholes a year", but did not say how much money would be allocated.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2024

“Yes, Mina. We will fix up the coop and live here, and we will put bars on the door. Yanek and I will see to it.”

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz