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as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor that extended vacation completely recharged my interest in my job
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as in reviving
to bring back to life, practice, or activity the collision has recharged efforts to make the warning mechanisms at railroad crossings idiotproof
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Recent Examples of recharging The system is sealed in a solid-state architecture and is designed for applications where replacing or recharging batteries is not practical. —
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2026 The weekend is for recharging, relaxing, and generally unwinding, right? —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026 Additionally, recharging the chargers using in-seat power will not be permitted. —Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 Other agencies are recharging aquifers at dozens of sites across California and are building more facilities to replenish groundwater. —Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026 Yet there wasn't time for the Boilermakers to even change out of their jerseys, much less think about recharging and recovering, before seeing their names in the March Madness bracket. —ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026 But the governing body denied the push to loosen up the rules around recharging the battery on the formation lap. —Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 The new lounge will include zones for relaxing, dining, working, and recharging, blending style, comfort, and function to reflect Austin’s vibrant spirit. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 Their costs will fall, the batteries will allow motorists to drive farther without recharging, and the reliability will undoubtedly rise. —Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2026 The weekend is for recharging, relaxing, and generally unwinding, right? —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026 Additionally, recharging the chargers using in-seat power will not be permitted. —Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 Other agencies are recharging aquifers at dozens of sites across California and are building more facilities to replenish groundwater. —Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026 Yet there wasn't time for the Boilermakers to even change out of their jerseys, much less think about recharging and recovering, before seeing their names in the March Madness bracket. —ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026 But the governing body denied the push to loosen up the rules around recharging the battery on the formation lap. —Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 The new lounge will include zones for relaxing, dining, working, and recharging, blending style, comfort, and function to reflect Austin’s vibrant spirit. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 Their costs will fall, the batteries will allow motorists to drive farther without recharging, and the reliability will undoubtedly rise. —Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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The college aims to give its students an education that is not just about their work but about their lives—instilling in them a sense of purpose, restoring their feeling of competence, teaching them virtue.— Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
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Passage of the resolution would nullify the withdrawal and prevent a future presidential administration from restoring it.— Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
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The Philippines, which recently declared a national energy emergency, is also considering reviving a nuclear plant built in the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis but was never turned on.— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Upon arrival at Eagandale Place and Lone Oak Road, officers found Anderson and tried reviving him before he was pronounced dead.— Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
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Gatorade is also refreshing its labels and messaging — to ensure consumers know the attributes of each product — as part of its Gatorade Advanced Hydration System.— Mike Snider, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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The changes come as industry profit leader Delta and other airlines are refreshing their cabins, adding more expensive — and profitable — premium seats as wealthier customers continue to drive results.— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
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The Chinese Communist Party is resurrecting one of its favorite complaints against the Japanese government, decrying officials’ routine visit to a shrine honoring dead soldiers of World War II.— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
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On view at the RenBen was an example of Therapy (2026), an editioned print on a large sheet of paper on which there is 22-karat gold in the shape of a toilet seat, resurrecting America at a more affordable level; proceeds go to the Renaissance Society.— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Rather than recreating the Eames House, the new Pavilion System distills its essential elements—the grid, the interplay of structure, and the infill—into something that can be built, adapted and deployed across different environments.— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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Shepherd herself dressed up as Steve Urkel for the special episode, interviewing Payton and VelJohnson on a set recreating the Winslow's living room.— Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
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There is no facility acceptance fee for renewing by mail or online.— Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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But Sweis, who is also CASD’s secretary, told the legislative committee in February that when providers raised concerns about potential conflicts with Medicaid billing rules, CDPH officials were dismissive — and later used those concerns as justification for not renewing her provider’s contract.— Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Epstein estimates that the land technology business will grow 30% in 2026 as demand for replenishing munitions grows.— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
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From Prevention to Repair If your 30s were about preventing damage, your 40s are about repairing and replenishing.— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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