repurpose
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James Kingett, from SRTRC, said the charity had also lost a significant number of local authority contracts after austerity measures saw many councils repurpose funding.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
It also happens to be one of the great budget desserts; the kind that quietly rewards the cook who knows how to stretch, repurpose and revive.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Even if a small percentage of smartphone chips don’t meet specifications, Apple still has millions to repurpose.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
“They want data that they can repurpose: anything that’s going to have financial information, anything that’s going to have driver’s license information is going to be very valuable to them,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
“I just remember the classic Roach Motel slogan that, apparently, the poster is attempting to repurpose for a Latinx audience. Catch you later, Kojo!”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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