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He has an unusual business model, finding bikes at yard sales and sometimes making bulk deals, refurbishing them and selling far below what they would cost new.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

In Mr. Barnett’s hands, “Rumpelstiltskin” has undergone a very light refurbishing, keeping the original plot mostly intact with the welcome addition of the author’s trademark wry humor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

There have been worries about the progress of the rollout of its new surgery robot, the da Vinci 5, and worries about competitors getting into the business of refurbishing and reselling used Intuitive parts.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

The £10m programme will focus around upgrading and refurbishing four bridges around Junction 26, which have become riddled with potholes.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

As gracious as when he presented the check for refurbishing the Daughters of the Immaculate Heart library.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie