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update

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


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In the latest update on Saturday morning, the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne said Haines was in a serious but stable condition, the first improvement since she was airlifted there.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

"It was also a bit nerve-racking as anyone who has applied software updates before would know, there's always a chance than an update can cause other issues," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Moody’s is set to update its rating on France’s debt after U.S. markets close on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

The rating agency Moody’s is due to update its rating on France’s debt after U.S. markets close later on Friday.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

“We’ll update Auntie North first thing in the morning.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

"It was also a bit nerve-racking as anyone who has applied software updates before would know, there's always a chance than an update can cause other issues," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

It also suggests having a FM radio for updates during outages, and writing down the frequencies of any national or local radio stations you use for news.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

"Clear earnings beats and constructive corporate updates are helping to ease some of the AI anxiety that has surfaced in recent sessions," Tim Waterer of KCM Trade said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Financial results are somewhat of a sideshow for an investor base eagerly awaiting updates on robotaxis, robots — and the cost of all that.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

In the afternoon, I take Mother her mail, Good Housekeeping magazine, church newsletters, DAR updates.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

To make observations collected over different periods directly comparable, the scientists revisited older data using updated analytical methods.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

His plan was meant to be adaptable, updated in real time and ratcheted up if necessary, nimble enough to keep pace with the technology it’s trying to control.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The recall classification was updated this month to Class ll — meaning exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

These updated estimates were put out for consultation.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

Akira checked the fire app, but it hadn’t updated since the parking lot.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

The underwater test-fire of the "super-speed" Zam-2.0 torpedo system took place on Thursday "to confirm the successful technical updating" of the weapon, the Korean Central News Agency said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

“They can return their ballot without updating their information,” Martinez said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

"Sometimes stadiums need updating and the revenue from premium ticketing can help fund a new stadium or new stand, so there are benefits to the everyday fan."

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Revlon is trying to make its 87-year history an asset with consumers while simultaneously updating its appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

While he was updating the day’s events on the computer, the telephone rang.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston


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