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[uhp-deyt, uhp-deyt, uhp-deyt] / ʌpˈdeɪt, ˈʌpˌdeɪt, ˈʌpˌdeɪt /


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But, for the first time in almost 24 years, the next world ranking update will have a top 10 missing at least one of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Google and Apple have said they update maps with the U.S.’s Geographic Names Information System, which updates its labels when the federal government changes place names.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

According to a Google blog post, the update follows its “long-standing policy for bodies of water with names that vary from country to country.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

In a statement, UC said it wants to work with lawmakers to update the state’s 1960s Master Plan for Higher Education.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Let’s update the story to the late 1930s, he suggested to Houseman.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

Google and Apple have said they update maps with the U.S.’s Geographic Names Information System, which updates its labels when the federal government changes place names.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

"Nothing is happening, updates are reaching us late. It's ruining our itinerary," 22-year-old traveller William Obino told AFP.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Indeed, the listing further notes that additional updates to the property were made by “Breaking Bad” star Aaron Paul, who worked with the design studio Commune Design to carry out a renovation in 2019.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

At Kathmandu's TU Teaching Hospital, families of those missing in the floods wait anxiously for updates.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

“We just found out. Your mom told us. He’s been calling her for regular updates, and he’s been, what, quietly supportive over there. I guess the dude is showing his love in his own way.”

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

The foundation for an updated version of the popular sitcom set at a historically Black college was set three decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

This winter's flu vaccine has been updated to protect against last year's Super-K strain, with the first doses being given to schoolchildren and pregnant women.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

It reported an updated death toll of 734 people on Sunday.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

The U.S. economy grew at a 1.5% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2026, the Commerce Department said in an updated estimate.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Mother has still not updated the hardware and keys of the house.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

In separate catalog updating tests, Starling also generated better onboard predictions of object positions than those supplied by ground stations.

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

“After a strong start to the year, we are updating our full-year sales and operating margin outlook and remain confident in our long-term growth path and investment priorities,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

It is updating its regulations for cyber security, and working on a new energy resilience strategy for later this year.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

Zelensky held a call with UN chief Antonio Guterres on Friday, updating him on Russian strikes and the civilian casualties they have caused, the Ukrainian leader said on X.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

And, like Brugman bringing in the ruby laser ranger and Voight adding his knowledge of landslides, the CVO is constantly updating their tools and developing new ones.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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