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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The Hawaii Tourism Authority said many businesses are resuming operations as usual, urging visitors to be cognizant of signage in areas like Mokuleia and Waialua.—
Tiare-Leiana Solis-Ridgell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Chinese tour groups had made up 90% of all visitors to North Korea prior to the ban, and the delay on resuming Chinese tours surprised observers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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As well as continuing to restore water service to his residence after the initial altercation.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Return to Earth and splashdown After the lunar flyby, the crew will spend several days heading back to Earth while continuing to conduct deep-space tests, including evaluations of power systems, thermal controls, and crew operations far beyond low Earth orbit.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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China appears to be restarting its purchases of US oil and gas as the Iran war disrupts shipments from the Middle East.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The company was still under an injunction from a federal judge to give notice to the court and wait 10 days before restarting pipeline operations.—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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The backstory The Waldorf Astoria New York, continuously managed and operated by Hilton since the 1970s, was closed for refurbishment in 2017 and is at last reopening this year after the glow-up of all glow-ups.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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That is taking out their nuclear program, stopping the terrorist threats on it, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz on it.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
29 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 6 Apr. 2026.
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