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overhauls

  • plural
    of overhaul.
    overhaul
    verb (used with object)
    to make necessary repairs on; restore to serviceable condition.
  • present tense form
    of overhaul (3rd person singular).
    overhaul
    verb (used with object)
    to make necessary repairs on; restore to serviceable condition.

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Draghi, who is also a former Italian premier, advocates significant public and private investment and policy overhauls to supersize companies so they can compete internationally.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

With a knockout-round berth already secure, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino overhauls his lineup, but the changes didn’t work in a 3-2 loss to Turkey.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

Some developers hope that this new federal legislation will send a flashy signal to spur more state and local overhauls.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

He said there were still two major vessels due to return from planned overhauls this month - MV Isle of Lewis and MV Finlaggan.

From BBC ● May 13, 2026

A silence overhauls us, and the voice leaves me completely There’s no more breathing at the other end.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak