tune up

Example Sentences

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And when the mud-splattered roadsters rumbled to a stop, the Ford dealers had local garages administer tuneups.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Those seasonal tuneups start with simple tasks like changing filters, inspecting refrigerant levels and keeping outdoor components clean, according to the experts at Constellation.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

Aside from a Dec. 9 matchup with No. 11 Gonzaga, Washington’s remaining nonconference games include five so-called tuneups against mid-major teams with a combined 9-5 record.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2023

“It’s like getting an oil change for your car. You maintain it, you give it tuneups and oil changes. You keep it safe and keep it in proper working order.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2023

Swanson was hurt in the 40th minute Saturday in one of the last tuneups before the World Cup.

From Washington Post • Apr. 9, 2023