reattains

verb

present tense third-person singular of reattain
as in takes over

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  1. takes over
  2. occupies
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  • John Ternus takes over in September, in the same weeks the foldable ships and the memory bill lands.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Graves said recruiting and retaining officers remains one of the biggest challenges facing whoever takes over for her, along with continuing to embrace technology and modern policing.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of takes over
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  • The primary suite occupies its own wing with a fireplace, French doors opening to a private patio, and a bathroom with an oval soaking tub set in front of a picture window.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • The 59-year-old zoo, which occupies 133 acres in the northeast corner of Griffith Park, has also struggled to maintain its national accreditation, with federal regulators finding peeling paint and rust in some exhibits.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
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“Reattains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reattains. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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