as in recaptured
to get again in one's possession
our team regained the ball with just two minutes left on the clock
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Data center context and competitive pressure The server CPU market has shifted considerably since AMD’s EPYC Milan recaptured meaningful share from Intel in the early 2020s.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026 -
Khartoum has largely been spared attacks by the RSF since it was recaptured by the Sudanese Armed Forces last year, but the capital has recently seen sporadic strikes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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Outside, Kirkpatrick allegedly retrieved a black handgun from a vehicle and shot toward the victim, the probable cause statement said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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The two fought in the parking lot before McGill ran to his vehicle and retrieved a metal bat.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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The suspect was arrested nearby and booked into Santa Clara County jail, police said, adding that a firearm was also recovered.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Vicario insisted his team-mate had recovered from a bruising experience in the first leg of their Champions League tie with Atletico.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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As Russia’s advance stalls, Ukraine boosts long-range strikes After a series of gains last year, Russia’s advances along the over 600-mile front line have ground to a near halt recently, and Ukraine’s armed forces have launched successful counterstrikes and reclaimed some ground.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The stock has reclaimed its 200-day moving average and relative strength is improving as investors rotate back toward airlines with pricing power and premium demand exposure.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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“Regained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regained. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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