as in to recapture
to get again in one's possession
after some fierce fighting, government forces have retaken the capital
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Recent Examples of retake
But in 2024, Trump narrowed that gap to just 6 points, making inroads in the Democratic stronghold and giving the GOP new hope of retaking the governor’s mansion.
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Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2024
The situation for women and girls deteriorated tragically after Taliban retook control of Kabul in August 2021 following the departure of U.S. military forces.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Exactly when Ohtani will retake the mound is unclear.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
They have also been bolstered by thousands of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's troops in their quest to retake occupied land in Russia's Kursk border region.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2024
The situation for women and girls deteriorated tragically after Taliban retook control of Kabul in August 2021 following the departure of U.S. military forces.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Exactly when Ohtani will retake the mound is unclear.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
They have also been bolstered by thousands of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's troops in their quest to retake occupied land in Russia's Kursk border region.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 21 Nov. 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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To regain relevance, speakers powered by AI will become more attuned to what customers might ask a smart system.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Navy, though, delivered a big blow with a 52-yard touchdown catch and run by running back Eli Heidenreich to regain a 21-10 lead late in the third.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 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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The boy would recover — but the family nearly fell apart.John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 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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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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“Retake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retake. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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