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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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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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Beyond their potential clinical importance, the findings also provide new insight into the fundamental process of skin renewal, helping address a question that has challenged scientists for decades.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
“Given ample reinsurance market capital, this event is unlikely to meaningfully influence upcoming reinsurance renewal discussions,” Gallagher Re wrote in a commentary last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 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
It had been a steady hum underlying everything; a feeling of constant renewal.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
I vividly remember many decades during which I would have to call my doctors’ offices and leave voice messages requesting appointments, medical test results, pharmacy prescription renewals, medical records, referrals and just about everything else.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 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 said the volume of business written at reinsurance-treaty renewals at July 1 fell 9.1% to 2.9 billion euros, while prices dropped 5.5% when adjusted for risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
I had one of those renewals of complete faith in him that I'd experienced before.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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