reassert itself

idiom

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

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Hamas’ internal security forces have been engaged in clashes with several clans over the past few days, as the group tries to reassert itself across Gaza. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025 Despite years of sitting on the sidelines, the United States has an opportunity to reassert itself in seeking to end the depredations of the junta and advance the cause of democracy in Myanmar. Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025 To deliver it, the State Department will need to reassert itself, clearly define its competitive advantage over other agencies, and improve its methods of delivery. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025 Congress should just reassert itself, get its power back. Michel Martin, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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