as in regained
to get again in one's possession
the hockey team is hoping to reacquire the Stanley Cup this year
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Another pitcher whose work could be pivotal is lefty Ryan Yarbrough, a lefty who went 16-6 as a rookie reliever for the 2018 Tampa Bay Rays but has never recaptured that form.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Prison officials discovered the error in August, and Cramer was recaptured the following day.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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You are taken back to the terminal and can enjoy a shower while your bags are retrieved by waiting staff.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pegula then broke again to cap a four-game run that wrapped up the set and, this time, Sabalenka quickly retrieved her bag and headed off to the locker room.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bryon Nelson fumbled and Lenell Lawrence recovered for the Farmers at the 24-yard line.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Suspect had trove of weapons Authorities conducted a search of the home where Leon lives and recovered about 20 firearms, including a handful of AR-style rifles, shotguns and medium-caliber pistols, according to the criminal complaint.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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