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modernize

[mod-er-nahyz] / ˈmɒd ərˌnaɪz /


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Powered by copious sarcasm, ‘Bumblebee’ director Travis Knight and star Nicholas Galitzine modernize the ’80s macho man as sensitive and self-aware.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“These data centers require entire power plants to be built just for them or entire transmission lines. That’s why we’ve got to modernize the rate tariffs.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Amazon Web Services secured a $4 billion commitment from Pinterest to accelerate its AI roadmap and modernize its visual search platform.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Bilton told the Hollywood Reporter he also plans to modernize the show with “some of that kind of gonzo journalism stuff that I”ve done.”

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

"I figured I shouldn't dress you traditionally. It's time to modernize Belles, in my humble opinion. Du Barry has been so ancient in her preparations," he says under his breath.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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