as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity the actor's appearance in a hit movie has led to the resuscitation of a career that had been on life support

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Recent Examples of resuscitation As in all proper plays, the resuscitation of the villain has awaited only the fall of the curtain, and indeed the immunity with which monopoly has survived its periodic assaults has been attributed to a variety of causes. Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024 The researchers’ findings suggest that ‘sandwiching’ the heart between the two defib pads, front and back, may deliver electrical current more broadly to the heart, making resuscitation more effective. New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2024 It was also alleged that there was only one nurse at the facility, who was not trained to give emergency resuscitation. Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2024 While not a total catastrophe, Murphy and Netflix’s resuscitation of the '80s IP is a timid retread. Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for resuscitation 
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  • For investors, the revival of ghost distilleries offers a rare blend of legacy and innovation, positioning these brands as compelling assets in a rapidly evolving market.
    Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The revival of the Tim Rice-Andrew Lloyd Webber musical will run through September 6, with a press opening on Friday, June 27.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Suga Free is the latest Hip-Hop artist to offer their thoughts about the ongoing resurgence of West Coast Hip-Hop.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Read more Dengue Party Tray Recall Sparks Warning in 7 States This year's crisis is compounded by the resurgence of dengue serotype 3 in parts of Central America and the Caribbean, a strain not widely seen in over a decade, according to Thais dos Santos, PAHO's adviser on arboviral diseases.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Fabric of rebirth The iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is finally open to the public again after a devastating fire damaged it five years ago.
    AJ Willingham, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
  • This is the story of how Eric Jorgenson and the team at Scribe took a flatlining company and led it through a historic rebirth to recover its lost potential, restore its core values, and preserve the jobs of dozens of employees.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • Owners announced their decision to shutter the rosy pink locale, citing difficulties in securing a long-term lease renewal.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement Earlier this year, Glenn and Elizabeth announced that the couple were privately navigating a difficult time while also experiencing a massive creative renewal.
    Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • Here, the broad themes are resurrection, mental illness, mass murder and religious devotion.
    Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Notre Dame's journey from ruin to resurrection was defined by extraordinary craftsmanship, nearly $1 billion in global donations and a collective, unyielding determination to rebuild.
    THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024

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“Resuscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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