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upgrade

[uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd] / ˈʌpˌgreɪd, ˈʌpˈgreɪd, ʌpˈgreɪd, ˈʌpˌgreɪd /


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Ratepayers’ utility bills have been on the rise as new artificial-intelligence data centers guzzle power and utility companies upgrade aging power grids.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 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

Drivers are the brokerage’s 3.6%-3.8% upgrade in its revenue estimates for the Indonesian company to reflect Sarana Menara Nusantara’s stronger-than-expected 2025 revenue, adjustments in depreciation assumptions, and lower interest expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“The Archimedes sphere can upgrade the ship,” he said, hoping he was right.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan