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modernize

[mod-er-nahyz] / ˈmɒd ərˌnaɪz /


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The La Brea Tar Pits’ Page Museum will close in July for a two-year renovation that will modernize the building and make it more accessible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Hershey unveiled a plan to expand beyond chocolate into high-growth snacking categories and modernize its supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Hershey also outlined plans to modernize its supply chain through the increased use of automation, technology and artificial intelligence, aiming to boost productivity and fund reinvestment in growth initiatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

IBM suffered its worst day in 25 years, compounded by Anthropic’s announcement that its Claude AI could modernize COBOL, the programming language holding IBM’s mainframe empire together.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

"I figured I shouldn't dress you traditionally. It's time to modernize Belles, in my humble opinion. Du Barry has been so ancient in her preparations," he says under his breath.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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