1.   But this did not stop Cook from embarking on an extensive renovation effort that involved reinforcing the building and restoring the public areas, beginning with the atrium.

2.   Clinton promised funding increases for investment development programs that helped jumpstart the renovation effort.

3.   On a recent trip to San Francisco, our misfortune resulted from a well-intentioned renovation effort.

4.   The Segers are midway through an extensive renovation effort and plan to reopen the house as a bed-and-breakfast sometime after the first of the year.

5.   Despite significant renovation efforts launched under Sobchak, residents say much of the city infrastructure needs urgent repairs, notably its subway, roads and sewage system.

6.   Officials said another French firm, Groupe Vinci, will lead the renovation efforts at the Siem Reap airport.

7.   The pullout is still on hold, but the renovation effort is well under way.

8.   It has fallen into a state of serious disrepair, and a major renovation effort is under way, as Afghan consular activities take place at another building.