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That phrase is the longtime mantra of the 76ers organization, as they rebuilt from one of the worst franchises in the NBA to a perennial playoff team.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The rebuilt 51-foot-long ship with two masts, which launched in 2022, is mostly held together the old-fashioned way, with wooden pegs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
“In a weird way, he rebuilt better than he ever could have, because if the restaurant hadn’t burned down, it might not have lasted this long,” Katerina says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Under Pebley’s direction, the Sparks hired coach Lynne Roberts and rebuilt a roster around Plum and Nneka Ogwumike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Bull thought Colonel Causey’s melted, rebuilt face was a perfect one for a Marine fighter pilot.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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