recapture 1 of 2

as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back the recapture of the territory may take longer than expected

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recapture

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verb

as in to regain
to get again in one's possession our team managed to recapture the ball after the fumble

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Noun
Those in-house recaptures are only expected to improve as Bristol gets set to launch its standalone ESPN streaming product next year. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019 Depreciation recapture: Accelerated depreciation can result in a significant tax bill when the asset is eventually sold, as the IRS will recapture the depreciation taken. Philippe Schulligen, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Verb
Read more Review: Throwback comedy recaptures fabulous buzz of the first 'SNL' Scroll down: There are more great stories below. John Riley, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024 This lovely digital restoration recaptures some beautiful sights of early ’70s Chicago, whether in a montage of neon signage (Al’s Action Lounge! Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for recapture 
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Noun
  • Being that Reasonable Doubt was released in 1996, JAY-Z would be legally allowed to file for reclamation of ownership of the album.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Meyers claims that by around 2002, employees at the reclamation yard became concerned that they would be considered responsible when scrap parts were later found on an aircraft.
    Gregory Wallace, CNN, 3 July 2024
Verb
  • Once the residency wrapped, Spears was seemingly regaining her autonomy, but a reported dance rehearsal dispute with her father led to the cancellation of a follow-up Vegas residency, Britney: Domination.
    James Dinh, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
  • In January 2023, Moreno regained the undisputed UFC title from Figueiredo with a TKO victory at UFC 283.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Beach day with friends takes scary turn Throughout his recovery, Taschman has had time to reflect on the importance of those who were with him at the beach that day: Peci and his two friends Hunter Roland and Zach Bucolo.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The unequal recovery since the Great Recession and frustration that costly college degrees haven’t always yielded meaningful returns have only hardened those attitudes.
    Maria Flynn, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Once the suitcase crashed down, Dr. Rose and his team drove through the night to retrieve the carry-on, hoping for the best but keeping expectations reasonable.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
  • There is an ongoing legal dispute over who was the first to retrieve the ball and was the rightful owner before its sale.
    Patrick Smith, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Now those countries sent Lebanon humanitarian aid, perhaps hoping to reclaim some influence over the country’s politics and populace.
    Kim Ghattas, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2024
  • For Payton, cannabis offers not only an alternative to pharmaceuticals but a pathway to reclaim health naturally and sustainably.
    Javier Hasse, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The industry has not recovered from the 2023 strikes, as production has fallen well below pre-strike levels in recent months, according to permit data from FilmLA.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Oct. 2024
  • That’s helped REITs recover some of their losses from the last two years, but not all.
    Michael Foster, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024

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“Recapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapture. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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