modernize
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In 2003 Congress directed the FAA to modernize aging air-traffic systems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The Government Accountability Office reported in 2024 that the FAA was slow to modernize the most critical and at-risk systems, and that some updates wouldn’t be complete for at least a decade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
In his new role, Anand will work across Disney to modernize its development and implementation of tech, as well as overseeing data and AI platforms, enterprise technology and infrastructure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Disney said Anand will modernize how it builds and delivers technology company-wide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 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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Supporters of Palantir’s work argue that it modernizes outdated government IT systems, bringing them closer to the kind of integrated analytics that are routine in the private sector.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2025
Lloyd modernizes the stagecraft, injecting avant-garde intrigue into what is ultimately a commercial enterprise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024
Poland, however, now spends 4% of its GDP on defense, making it the member to spend the most in percentage terms as it modernizes its military, while the U.S. is well above 3%.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 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
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
The sleek, white kitchen has since been thoroughly modernized, with marble countertops and a six-burner cooktop.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 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
Kim Jong Un is pushing for a modernized naval fleet that challenges Washington and its allies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
He modernized the office during that time, digitizing millions of paper records and creating a portal to help residents search for assessment records.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
“After careful consideration, we have modernized, as per your suggestion,” the captain tells me, although there’s nothing modern about it.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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Last September, a suspect stripped a bronze marker from a beachside memorial for lifeguard pioneer Vincent G. Moorhouse, who is credited with modernizing the local lifeguard service, in Huntington Beach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Bisignano, who has an extensive background in financial technology, has also set his eyes on modernizing the SSA’s systems.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 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
“Tragic. I understand modernizing Dana Point Harbor, but I don’t support losing the businesses that made it worth visiting in the first place,” one commenter wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 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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