REATTAINING Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

reattaining

verb

present participle of reattain

as in taking over

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Geer worked regularly in regional theater for decades before taking over the role of Zeb from Edgar Bergen, who originated the role in The Homecoming.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
Shapiro has been named the next Richard Rodgers dean and director of the drama division at the prestigious school, taking over starting in July 2027.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

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Summary British handbag brand DeMellier London is thriving by occupying the space left by soaring luxury prices.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
For now, at least, the evidence suggests the auction houses aren’t riding out luxury’s downturn so much as occupying a different, and currently much healthier, part of the market.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026

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As part of the development, Third Coast RV LLC also went through the process of annexing 10 acres on the eastern side of the parcel into the town of Porter from Westchester Township.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Baun said that City Council previously identified this area back in the 2000s when council began annexing the BLM land and planned to annex the Avimor development, then called Spring Valley.

— Noah Daly July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

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