sprung
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Lately, Chahal has been sprucing up the motor inn: new cabinets, new furniture, fresh paint every few months.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
While Malik welcomes the top court's observations and directions, she says that along with sprucing up laws, there's an urgent need to ensure their proper implementation.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
Walmart is sprucing up its home goods to attract more high-income shoppers and better compete with the e-commerce titan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
He announced that the company would be focusing on sprucing up its existing stores rather than building new locations.
From Slate • Dec. 22, 2025
A pale coat of yellow paint makes a faint attempt at sprucing it up.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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