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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Troops on Monday seized a prison in the northeastern town of Shaddadeh, where some IS detainees escaped and many were recaptured, state media reported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026 -
During pre-trial detention in Texas, Armstrong also attempted to escape custody in October 2023 but was quickly recaptured.—
Kiah Collier,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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He was retrieved by responders from the Bayway and Linden fire departments, but pronounced dead at the scene, police said.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Todd, meanwhile, received a ride to Kitsap County from the two doctors on the trail; Pickard's body was later retrieved by a search and rescue crew, according to Kitsap Sun.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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His body was recovered after an extensive search of the pond.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The youngest child, age 6, did not resurface and was recovered after an extensive search.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Technology and automation reclaimed time — without replacing people.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Loose pucks The Dallas Stars claimed — or reclaimed – defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok off waivers from the Bruins.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Regained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regained. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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