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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Progressives feel the same way, although Democratic enthusiasm for eliminating the filibuster has cooled since Republicans recaptured the majority.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026 -
All were recaptured in a little more than 24 hours.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The animal was retrieved by the San Diego Humane Society.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Our team responded immediately, retrieved the robot, and are actively clearing the area.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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New York recovered to go back ahead 66-60 at halftime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Components such as steel, aluminum, copper, gold, silver, plastics and even glass, can be recovered and reused, said John Shegerian, founder of Electronic Recyclers International.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The couple’s plan is to erect a new home, designed and built by Homoley Design + Build of Kansas City, that not only is evocative of the Tudor-style, but also includes elements reclaimed from their former home, including its wood beams.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Known as the Lodge, the main house took five years to build and incorporates reclaimed redwood and stone mined on-site.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Regained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regained. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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