retrofitting
- present participle of retrofit.
Example Sentences
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Retrofitting with new ADS-B gear initially cost upward of $5,000, a big hit for many enthusiasts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Retrofitting the warehouse for immigration detention would create construction sediment that would run into nearby waterways, Maryland’s lawsuit argued, and housing hundreds of people there would strain the water supply and create sewage overflows.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026
Retrofitting might involve measures such as improving your home’s insulation, upgrading the heating system, or installing energy-generating devices such as solar panels, or even a private wind turbine.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2024
Retrofitting homes offers millions of people the opportunity to both improve indoor air quality and reduce energy use.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2023
Retrofitting soft-story homes costs much more than fixing an unbraced “cripple wall”: $14,000 to $28,000.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2023
