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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All were recaptured in a little more than 24 hours.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026 -
The swagger with which the 2013-14 and 2014-15 teams played could never be recaptured.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors said Rawat then went upstairs, retrieved a gun and another child, and returned to the kitchen where Reed was still seated.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The most common objects retrieved from water include nuts and bolts, screws and nails, cutlery and tools.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of firearms also were recovered, including handguns with images of Santa Muerte (a Mexican folk saint venerated by drug dealers) and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Shortly after the company found new ownership via the Retirement Systems of Alabama, COVID walloped the movie theater business — and iPic’s box office revenues and balance sheets never recovered.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
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The home features reclaimed antique European limestone floors and custom millwork.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Menoncello replied with a break and 40-meter solo try for 10-5 but England reclaimed the lead right on halftime.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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