How to Use regain in a Sentence

regain

verb
  • Heivilin then got hit on the arm to give the Tide a chance to regain the lead.
    Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 28 May 2023
  • Once a pulse was regained, she had been moved to the second floor of the ICU.
    Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2024
  • And, of course, one of them seeks to regain the title of leader of the free world.
    Danny Hakim, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2023
  • The pilot regained control of the plane and no one on board was harmed.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 13 June 2024
  • Not to regain or restore the rights the court has taken.
    Alexis McGill Johnson, ELLE, 20 June 2023
  • But Sporting regained control of the match’s flow and appeared to do enough to ride out the win.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2024
  • In contract talks four years ago, the union sought to regain ground on those issues.
    Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 14 July 2023
  • The pros: This method is easy and fast, and the biscuits regained their soft, buttery texture.
    Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024
  • In the months — and years — that have followed the search, the couple has not regained custody of their son, Victor.
    Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Tied at 4 after two, Oregon regained the lead for good amid a four-run fifth.
    oregonlive, 4 June 2023
  • In the wake of regaining his freedom, Velazquez sought to clear his name.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Reheat in the microwave, or use an air fryer or oven to try and regain some of the crispness.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
  • And so far this year, the Ohlone people regained 2.2 acres of land near San Francisco.
    Erika D. Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The Rays, trying to regain first place in the AL East, were desperate for pitching.
    Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 12 Aug. 2023
  • McArthur looked to regain his form after blowing a save against the Texas Rangers last weekend.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
  • Midway through the second quarter Mater Dei regained the lead 13-7 with a bit of trickery.
    Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2023
  • But George regained his composure and helped the Clippers get back on track.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Since ending that skid, the Heat has gone 15-10 to somewhat regain its footing.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
  • What that means for you Two things need to happen for small caps to regain momentum.
    Andrew Graham, Founder and Managing Partner Of Jackson Square Capital, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2024
  • That way, the seller could regain full access to the VA loan benefit.
    Michele Lerner, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
  • With the help of table tennis, Botha regained control once again.
    Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024
  • Jones said the tips were proof that the department has regained trust among residents.
    Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2023
  • On the next possession, the Panthers got another short-yardage stop on defense to regain the ball back near the 50.
    Andrew Birkle, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2023
  • And some of the big cities that have waived fares still haven’t regained pre-pandemic ridership.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
  • But last year the country regained its investment grade and its debt-to-GDP ratio fell to the lowest in more than a decade.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune Europe, 10 June 2024
  • Standing in the way is Trump, who will do anything, say anything, to regain power.
    Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2024
  • If caught in time, most of the tooth’s natural tissues will be preserved and the pulp will likely regain its healthy state.
    Samer Zaky, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
  • The inspector returned to the site on Saturday in an attempt to regain access to the sign.
    Li Cohen, CBS News, 31 July 2023
  • But for team leaders who are feeling burnt out or overwhelmed with their job, Daisy Auger-Domínguez has advice on regaining your joy at work.
    Harvard Business Review, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Several signs are pointing to Democrats regaining the majority.
    Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Oct. 2024

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