upgrade

Example Sentences

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Utilities are expanding multiyear spending plans to build transmission lines, upgrade substations and procure transformers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Last year, she voted against a $2.6-billion upgrade of the Convention Center, citing similar long-term cost concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Indeed, while U.S. manufacturing “has been really tepid” this year, Bianco says, there are still bright spot in AI investment and a massive push to upgrade the grid and power generation.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Estate agents in the area said the Metro upgrade to the core valley railway lines had made Cardiff "more accessible" for people who rely on public transport to commute to work.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Well, that’s awfully nice of you, Bill. I assume that means you and the board won’t mind if I upgrade the security fences. I was thinking ten-footers.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman