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
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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Cheek to Cheek was a surprise hit, bringing Gershwin and Porter songs to the top of the Billboard 200 decades after their deaths; Gaga’s mojo had been slightly regained, but more importantly, her creative partnership and personal friendship with Bennett blossomed.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 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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The filing also notes the resignation and reinstatement of key executives and directors, as well as the cancellation of previous agreements with Aurum International Ltd. This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 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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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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Democrats are grieving and searching for answers after an election that saw their nemesis reclaim the presidency while his fellow Republicans gained control of the Senate and may hold the House as well.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The reality, though, is that even something as apparently low-tech as cooking a potato chip can require over half a dozen different machines to mix, roll, slice, reclaim scraps, fry, sort, flavor and package the finished product.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Retake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retake. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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