retool

Example Sentences

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Another strength of the Chinese is that they are able to retool and refit their refineries much quicker to treat different grades of crude.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

To move production to the U.S., an automaker like GM would often need to retool an existing American factory or build a new plant altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He continued that Canada can sustain an auto industry with the US tariffs provided the government and business community work to "reimagine" and "retool" the industry.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025

The U.S. gave American chipmakers significant amounts of capital to innovate and retool for newer semiconductor processes.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2024

Should an excess of varnish be put on in error, or should it be necessary to retool part of the book after it has been varnished, the varnish can be removed with spirits of wine.

From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Rooke, Noel