as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
an account of France's loss of the Louisiana Territory to Spain and its brief repossession of the area before selling it to the U.S. in 1803
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Noun
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This was a fascinating way to recontextualize many of the lyrics, with her wide-eyed view of the world now sounding like a cool reclamation of youth.—
William Earl,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Vietnam’s claims have not been as outspoken as China’s and its previous reclamation efforts less ambitious.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Betty, who is in recovery from a serious medical diagnosis, said the service’s reflection held new meaning for her.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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At its peak, unemployment soared past 10% in late 2009, only dropping below 8% by 2013—more sluggish than prior recoveries.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Repossession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repossession. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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