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give someone a new lease of life (British & Australian, American)
if something gives someone a new lease of life, it makes them happy or healthy and gives them new energy after a period of illness or sadness. The operation was such a success - it really has given her a new lease of life.
See also: give, life, new

give something a new lease of life

to improve something that was old or old-fashioned so that it works better or looks better. I've had that blue sofa re-covered and it's really given it a new lease of life.
See also: give, life, new

a new lease on life
an opportunity to be successful or happy after having experienced a series of difficulties. The heart operation was a complete success and has given her a new lease on life.
See also: life, new


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WASHINGTON - United Airlines won court approval Friday to pay $150 million to settle billions of dollars in claims from aircraft leasers, including Walt Disney Co.
Given the escalating payments that private leasers are willing to make in order to secure land access, some skeptics question whether states can afford to be competitive in the deals they offer to landowners.
Roughly 13% of the building remains vacant, which will allow master leasers, SL Green, to improve on the reported 6% cap rate it bought into.
 
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