as in revived
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic
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The surge has revived memories of past market excesses, particularly the boom-and-bust cycle of 2015, market veterans told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2026 -
Downtown project revived, with new plans coming Don’t forget about Downtown Meridian.—
Rose Evans
January 19,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Jan. 2026
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As the youngster still isn’t close to adult age at 16, however, and has just renewed his contract with the Sao Paulo giants until 2029, there is no pressing need to sign one of the standout performers in the Copinha youth tournament that showcases Brazil’s best budding talents.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The initial July executive order directed OHCA to update its credentialing and contracting procedures to exclude certain providers or entities from new or renewed participation in Oklahoma’s Medicaid program.—
Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact,
23 Jan. 2026
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The chapter, East Chicago 3046-B, resurrected itself in November 2024 after nearly a decade by petitioning the state NAACP and was regranted its charter in February, its president, Benita White Arnold, said.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Forty-eight hours later, it had been resurrected thanks to the Public Environmental Data Partners (PEDP), a new coalition launched in November 2024 specifically to save federal data.—
Kyla Mandel,
Time,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Rekindled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rekindled. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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