Example Sentences

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Some believe that when MBS became de facto ruler of the Kingdom in 2017, he inherited a system that badly needed overhauling.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

In Asia, overhauling energy infrastructure to process U.S. crude would be costly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

After staffing up with local-news veterans and formally overhauling WGN America’s branding, NewsNation launched to the United States in March 2021 as “the destination for fact-based, unbiased news,” per Compton’s pitch.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

They include lobbying reforms, following up on audit recommendations and overhauling the state’s digital infrastructure and its procurement process — services Mahan described as “clunky and cumbersome.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

There was a flurry of overhauling and painting and mending to be done.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson