refreshening

I said, “Revivals ” that is, the refreshening of believers and the awakening of sinners ” ought to take place wherever the Gospel is preached in faith and power.”

From Death into Life Haslam, William 1880

They do not stop to fish at these leads or to pause at polynyas, but press on, pulling ten hours a day or more, moving back to land as soon as they can to continue the hauling there even though it means much more frequent refreshening of the ice on the runners.

The Terror Simmons, Dan 2007

I find it refreshening that the design argument is presented so clear as an appeal to ignorance but worse, that the only alternative seems to be Darwinian theory.

Hang your head in shame, Grauniad! - The Panda's Thumb 2005

I realize it does not take a Jew, Christian or any other reasonable person to recognize this, even ID proponents are less inhibited in their arguments when facing a religious audience, but I find it refreshening when such admissions are publically disseminated.

The Jewish voice of reason - The Panda's Thumb 2005

"But the whip will be always there, should you require refreshening on your status, or become to any degree less then perfectly pleasing, " he said.

Dancer Of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1986

Renovations included new energy-efficient air conditioning and heating systems, energy-efficient kitchen appliances, cabinets, countertops, flooring, kitchen and bath fixtures, and roofs, and exterior repair and refreshening.

Jacksonville Business News - Local Jacksonville News | Jacksonville Business Journal 2010

Lincoln MKX - Powered by a new 305hp 3. 7-liter Duratec® V-6 engine, the dramatic refreshening of the 2011 Lincoln MKX extends to all areas of the vehicle: new exterior design, new interior design with increased use of genuine materials, new powertrain with increased fuel economy, improved driving dynamics and new tires and wheels.

Top Speed Alexander 2010

Powered by a new 305 hp V-6 engine, the dramatic refreshening of the 2011 MKX extends to all areas of the vehicle.

The Political Briefing George Spaulding 2010

The intent was kind of the same-a refreshening mechanism that would give us a mixture and a change in an automated sort of way.

B&C - Advertising News 2010

Renovations included new energy-efficient air conditioning and heating systems, energy-efficient kitchen appliances, cabinets, countertops, flooring, kitchen and bath fixtures, and roofs, and exterior repair and refreshening.

Philadelphia Business News - Local Philadelphia News | The Philadelphia Business Journal 2010