as in resuming
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we can proceed with the meeting as soon as everyone has returned from lunch
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Verb
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The experiment didn't last the full year, with the country going back to standard time that October and then resuming daylight saving time on the last Sunday of February in 1975.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026 -
The Abu Dhabi airport was resuming limited flights after it was directly hit with airstrikes over the weekend, but much remained uncertain.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma emerged from the break continuing its offensive spurt and outscored the Gamecocks 13-5 in the first five minutes of the second half and led 56-47.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The actors paused momentarily before continuing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the two countries have taken several measures aimed at normalizing relations, including restarting flights and disengagement of troops at the border.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Candancan didn’t bother restarting play and, 1-0 to the good, Cruzeiro were champions.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The increase is driven by panic over the unclear plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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But after reopening with a stylish, colorful new interior, Calle 75 shuttered its dining room weeks later and restricted public access to the takeout window.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Proceeding (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeding%20%28with%29. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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