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the act of renewing or state of being renewed
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something that is renewed
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Origin of renewal
Explanation
Renewal is the act or process of restoring or reviving something, giving it a fresh burst of life. It could be a forest regrowing after a fire, or a person finding new energy after a good rest. The word renewal comes from the idea of making something "new again." In nature, spring is often seen as a time of renewal, when trees sprout fresh leaves, flowers bloom, and warming temperatures lift people's spirits. Societal renewal can involve refocusing on founding principles and ideals. Urban renewal can include updating community parks, rebuilding roads, and renovating buildings, bringing new life to a city. More simply, a renewal might be an official continuation of an expired contract, law, or subscription.
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The renewal is the latest in a series of contract extensions at Chelsea designed to reward established and emerging players while maintaining the club's wage structure.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
The pilot scheme was initially agreed to last for a year but had been extended until October 1, meaning it was due for renewal.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
They were also focused on membership renewal rates.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Financial analysts expect a further extension could come before this week's summit ends, given that neither side wants a renewal of last year's trade war.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
“Mama said they had to disconnect it today or pay for the whole next month plus a contract renewal fee.”
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
There’s been some discourse about the art of the slow burn and how the pacing has changed in an era of short episode orders and unpredictable renewals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
The lawsuit involves eight Disney-owned ABC stations whose license renewals were moved up years ahead of schedule.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
The FCC ordered licence renewals for the Disney-owned ABC stations in April.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Munich Re MUV2 -2.41%decrease; red down pointing triangle lowered its full-year insurance revenue outlook, after both volumes and prices fell at last month’s round of reinsurance-contract renewals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
There was even something to look forward to when school started— renewals of old feuds and friendships, weeks of learning again what one half forgot in the long summer.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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