upgrade
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The company agreed to spend at least $275 million to upgrade its California network and complete its 1-gigabit service capability across its legacy Spectrum service areas within three years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The Alaska flight was the cheapest splurge of the bunch, excluding the $939 last-minute upgrade to United Polaris from London to San Francisco.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
The success of the Honda upgrade planned for the Dutch Grand Prix is less about specific results, and more about whether Honda can prove it is on the right track.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Its latest upgrade focuses on memory, with the four-year-old company unveiling a new version of its platform that will remember the history and preferences of its users.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
“The Archimedes sphere can upgrade the ship,” he said, hoping he was right.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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The bank upgrades the stock to overweight from neutral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
These are combined Olympic experiences — an event ticket paired with upgrades in access and perks, designed by LA28’s official hospitality provider On Location.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The bill would authorize $300 million annually to help utilities pay for much-needed upgrades.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
NHS Lothian and Consort were locked in a four-year dispute about maintenance standards at the RIE but have now reached a deal where Consort will set aside up to £86m for upgrades.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
I used them whenever the Vonnegut needed repairs or upgrades.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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The group upgraded its sales growth outlook for 2026 to between 7% and 8%, from 5% to 7% previously.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Travel agents have access to cheaper bookings and perks: They can often provide discounts on hotels, cruises and tours, or access to perks like VIP packages and upgraded rooms that aren’t available to the public.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
He started with a $100 machine, making trinkets like Christmas ornaments and puzzles, but has since upgraded to more expensive printers for conquering a range of home repairs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Dawn Ranch, dramatically upgraded in 2023, is a 22-acre, all-ages property that once held the Fife’s resort.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Perotin, though, began using an upgraded method of notation that did for the first time indicate the rhythmic value of notes.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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It also agreed to give homeowners extra time to comply with more onerous requirements, such as upgrading or replacing wooden fences and sheds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Experts who spoke to the BBC warned that without upgrading the security of these systems, the US would continue to face this national security threat.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
That’s in part because people who have rock-bottom interest rates on their home loans are reluctant to give them up, so instead of moving to another home, they’re upgrading the one they have.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Thus far Wall Street seems sanguine about the price increases, which in theory could reduce sales by discouraging customers from upgrading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
In 1953, Evelyn had become set on upgrading her four- year certificate in general nursing.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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