breathed new life into

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: to give new energy, vitality, or hope to
Their leadership breathed new life into the movement.

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Widely recognized as London’s oldest luxury hotel, updates like glossy marble bathrooms, vibrant textiles, and mahogany walk-in closets have breathed new life into this historic stay. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 The win, just their second in 10 games, breathed new life into the Galaxy’s fading playoff hopes, moving them to 12th in the 15-team Western Conference table and to within a point of a postseason berth. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 The recent transformation has breathed new life into the space, elevating it from neglected to polished while preserving its architectural roots. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 Thus far, however, Cincinnati’s young linebackers have breathed new life into the position. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for breathed new life into

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“Breathed new life into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathed%20new%20life%20into. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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