renovate

Example Sentences

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Lawmakers recently approved $365 million in public funding to renovate Portland’s 30-year-old Moda Center, home to the Blazers, one of Oregon’s most prominent businesses.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

Emily and Stephen had decided to renovate their kitchen, so it was a good opportunity to get some disruptive work done.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

As well as incentives to build new homes, the measure includes programs to convert abandoned buildings into housing developments and grants to renovate existing properties.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

That departure wasn’t expected for several months as works were under way to renovate a suitable cottage on the estate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

“You think I should renovate the Boston house?” he asked.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart