as in to recapture
to get again in one's possession
our team regained the ball with just two minutes left on the clock
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Recent Examples of regain
As a result, seniors and disabled consumers receiving federal benefits had to pay more money in fees to speed up the receipt of a new debit card to regain access to their benefits.
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Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
This is a story about occupation and what the occupied think is necessary to regain their freedom and dignity.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
The company is trying to regain its footing with a new CEO, health-care industry veteran Tim Wentworth.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
This shift introduced a more focused and transparent approach, allowing the Centre to regain its momentum and strengthen its commitment to supporting Dubai’s crypto community.
—Irina Heaver, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
This is a story about occupation and what the occupied think is necessary to regain their freedom and dignity.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
The company is trying to regain its footing with a new CEO, health-care industry veteran Tim Wentworth.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
This shift introduced a more focused and transparent approach, allowing the Centre to regain its momentum and strengthen its commitment to supporting Dubai’s crypto community.
—Irina Heaver, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city, was recaptured last week by rebel groups after a surprise offensive overran President Bashar al-Assad’s forces and allied militias.Mostafa Salem and Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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The clip also recaptures the Muscle Shoals landmarks that were included in the song’s original music video, which released over three decades ago.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
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Members of Cleveland Fire Station 30 came out less than 10 minutes later to help retrieve the ring from the sewer.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent developments in the AI industry led many to believe that interest in San Francisco property could recover, as the city remains a vital part of the U.S. tech sector and is a global hub for AI advancements.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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During these quieter times, the native chaparral and vegetation would slowly recover over the course of years.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Reynolds empowers readers to break free from the urgency trap and reclaim their time for meaningful pursuits.Forbes Partner Releases, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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As the face of the brand and its most effective spokesperson, Mao reclaimed his fame online with a popular Bilibili account that has more than 900,000 followers.Denni Hu, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Regain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regain. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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