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retool

[ree-tool] / riˈtul /


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Economists say carmakers have either shortened or skirted the usual temporary summer layoffs to retool their plants because of robust sales.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

Discovery lose money by scrapping plans for the original DC Extended Universe, but they reinvested millions tapping Gunn to retool DC movies into something that viewers would actually want to watch.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2026

Enduring the longest cold spell of his career, Betts was forced to retool.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 2, 2026

He certainly won’t lack assets to retool the franchise.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 6, 2026

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 Noel Rooke




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