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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Advertisement Another reversal seems all but certain if Trump retakes the White House.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
He is expected to retake the helm of his weakened right-wing media platform in the final days before the presidential election.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
To compensate, scientists have had to frequently retake images and develop more sophisticated computer programs to remove the streaks.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Musk has given at least $12.4 million to help the GOP retake the Senate this year.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
He is expected to retake the helm of his weakened right-wing media platform in the final days before the presidential election.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
To compensate, scientists have had to frequently retake images and develop more sophisticated computer programs to remove the streaks.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Musk has given at least $12.4 million to help the GOP retake the Senate this year.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
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How to get back on track, recapture the celebratory vibes of SNL’s 50th-anniversary year, and improve morale at Rockefeller Center?Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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By the numbers: Trump's chances of recapturing the White House fell from 67% on Polymarket on Oct. 30 to 53% on Sunday and then back to 62% on Tuesday morning.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Republicans only need to regain control of two seats to flip the Senate.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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By focusing on what’s going right rather than dwelling on obstacles, leaders can regain perspective and maintain a more balanced outlook.Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Once the suitcase crashed down, Dr. Rose and his team drove through the night to retrieve the carry-on, hoping for the best but keeping expectations reasonable.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
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There is an ongoing legal dispute over who was the first to retrieve the ball and was the rightful owner before its sale.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Two people were recovered, but one was declared deceased.Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Detectives recovered two handguns from the man and a rifle from inside the truck, according to police.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Now those countries sent Lebanon humanitarian aid, perhaps hoping to reclaim some influence over the country’s politics and populace.Kim Ghattas, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2024
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For Payton, cannabis offers not only an alternative to pharmaceuticals but a pathway to reclaim health naturally and sustainably.Javier Hasse, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Retake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retake. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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