reuse
Britishverb
noun
Example Sentences
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They break down large molecules into simpler building blocks that the cell can reuse.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Mr. Ariosto convincingly argues that we are still in the early days of the revolution that Mr. Musk set in motion by developing the ability to reuse rockets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Pallas Citroen, managing direction of The Bomb Factory, said Rush's exhibition, which will run from March 13-29, is part of the charity's programme focusing on collective production and material reuse this year.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
In Washington and New York, there has been widespread adoption of adaptive reuse, Lee said, resulting in makeovers of buildings that each add 1,000 to 2,000 residential units.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
The main thing we’ll need is paint, since we can reuse the other stuff from the original Hideout.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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