reassert itself

idiom

: to start to have an effect again after a period of not having an effect
Traditional values have reasserted themselves.

Examples of reassert itself in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That’s a common consequence during large-scale selloffs, and analysts said that the precious metal’s status as a haven should soon reassert itself if the turmoil continues. Mark Burton, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2024 The belief was that once the revolutionary dust had settled, the geopolitical reality of Iran’s encirclement by potentially hostile Arab states would reassert itself. Ali M. Ansari, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2024 As president and chief executive of the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Burke has watched the city rebound after the dark days of COVID-19 to reassert itself as one of the country’s most popular travel destinations. Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024 Meanwhile, Iran will seek to reassert itself as a regional force to be reckoned with, analysts say. CNN, 13 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reassert itself 

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“Reassert itself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassert%20itself. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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