reassert itself

phrase

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

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For Golden State, this is the kind of game that elite teams win on the road, and for Indiana, this is a good chance to reassert itself as a contender. Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 13 July 2026 Some remain hopeful that the structural case for Asia private equity will reassert itself once the uncertainty clears. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026 Intel needs a big swing—and a long ball—to reassert itself in the desktop processor world. Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026 His return comes as his mother, former prime minister Khaleda Zia, remains in critical health, and as the party seeks to reassert itself ahead of the elections. Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 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 Jul. 2026.

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