modernize
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So, can the largest U.S. metropolis modernize its waste management?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
When Julie Masino became Cracker Barrel’s CEO in 2023, she arrived with plans to modernize a restaurant chain known for breakfast, meatloaf, rocking chairs and a homespun atmosphere.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
The expansion is the latest in Newsom’s effort to modernize state agencies including the DMV.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
I announced our state’s use of AI to modernize our outdated regulations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
In 1876, elected President of Bowdoin College, where he attempts to modernize the school, introducing courses in science, de-emphasizing religion, and becomes involved in student demonstrations over the question of ROTC.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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Lloyd modernizes the stagecraft, injecting avant-garde intrigue into what is ultimately a commercial enterprise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024
As Beijing modernizes its military, its formidable missile forces and other naval vessels, such as cutting-edge cruisers, are posing a concern for the U.S. and its allies.
From Reuters ● May 5, 2023
Two weeks before the crash, European officials took Greece to court over its refusal to make public the key contract spelling out how the railway will be managed as it modernizes.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2023
But one particularly interesting item on the menu is the charcuterie board, which takes an uber-popular appetizer option, modernizes it and roots it in Southern comfort food traditions.
From Salon ● Feb. 6, 2023
He modernizes elaborately Solomon's speech at the dedication of the sanctuary, and converts it into an apology for the Jews of his own day.
From Josephus by Norman Bentwich
“Even though we’re definitely encouraged by the way California has modernized the tax incentive recently,” Bajaria said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
The first DHC-515 -- the modernized version of the water bomber -- will go to Greece, Cote said, "in early 2028."
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
The company plans to refresh its product mix with modernized packaging and update store experiences for easier shopping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
“Lovingly stewarded by the same family for nearly 70 years, this grand residence has been thoughtfully updated and modernized in preparation for the next chapter in its illustrious history.”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026
They had the new tactics and we didn't, they had modernized, and we had not.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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Rather than modernizing the home through an extensive renovation, however, the couple chose to preserve its midcentury character while tailoring other elements of the dwelling to their lifestyle.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
The contract would represent Ford’s biggest military contract since the Cold War, according to The Wall Street Journal, and reflects a push from the Defense Department for automakers to work on modernizing military hardware.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Ultimately, Johnston said, the central issue is reliability, not resistance to AT&T modernizing its network.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Arcosa’s energy transmission business, vital for modernizing the U.S. grid, attracts CRH due to growth in AI and data centers.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
He was in his forties and had talked about modernizing law enforcement in the region.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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