as in revives
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic
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Available in 10xLP and 8xCD editions via Columbia/Legacy, the reissue revives an album that has been out of print for three decades, according to a press release.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
6 Oct. 2025 -
Trump’s new proposal revives the concept, but with an even higher financial threshold for employers.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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That’s the case at Auburn, where the play-calling methodology resurrects images of Moe, Larry and Curly putting their heads together to tackle a situation.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
14 Aug. 2025
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What was supposed to be a relaxing getaway turns into a tense situation that resurrects secrets meant to be buried away forever.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2024
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After trial, service renews monthly unless canceled.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bridges of trust built in 2020 now enable a historic achievement, one that brings the hostages home, ends the fighting, and renews hope for both Israelis and Palestinians.—
Yossi Shelley,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Rekindles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rekindles. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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