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to put (something) to use again
I can reuse that empty container for another purpose.
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Recent Examples of reuse
Jared Lindzon, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Ditto the Linux Foundation, whose equally fresh definition isn’t exactly the same as the OSI’s, but still plainly demands information about training data, and the ability for anyone at all to reuse and improve the model.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Mayor Michael Hancock got the ball rolling on that in 2022 with his adaptive reuse task force, but the costs associated with converting large buildings, especially those built in the 1970s and 1980s, have proven problematic.
—Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
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The process also emits clean water, which can be reused.
—Jared Lindzon, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Ditto the Linux Foundation, whose equally fresh definition isn’t exactly the same as the OSI’s, but still plainly demands information about training data, and the ability for anyone at all to reuse and improve the model.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hotel To Housing Another adaptive reuse angle with less intense construction and design requirements is converting hotels to housing.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Mayor Michael Hancock got the ball rolling on that in 2022 with his adaptive reuse task force, but the costs associated with converting large buildings, especially those built in the 1970s and 1980s, have proven problematic.
—Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
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Top servings with the sautéed red onion, dill (if using), and additional black pepper.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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In Texas, school districts will be able to start using the new curriculum in August.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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In June, Texas Gas Service filed an application to raise its gas rates for all of its Central-Gulf service area, including Bee Cave.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Are police reports now just another part of a job application, like a resume and references?Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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The production plans to shoot more than 90% of the film in Australia and will cast an Australian actor in a leading role, utilizing Australian talent across multiple departments.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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The company utilizes organic agave, pure mountain spring water, and a traditional stone tahona to craft its Tequila.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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This includes setting concrete targets for reducing carbon emissions, water usage, and waste.Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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On the energy consumer side, AI is helping consumers and businesses optimize their energy consumption by analyzing usage patterns and suggesting ways to reduce energy usage.Ron Schmelzer, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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