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

He hired an architect, and they began to renovate.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 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

The properties in question were acquired by a Belgian sovereign wealth fund, which planned to renovate them so they are more sustainable and put them back on the market as businesses and housing.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

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

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart