repossession

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
  • In the streaming era, where every click has currency, fans are participants in this reclamation.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025
  • Spanning beyond physical protection and reclamation, indigo’s spiritual significance stems from pre-colonial Africa to the foundational heritage of Black people in the American South, as expounded by Imani Perry in her book, Black in Blues: How A Color Tells The Story of My People (2025).
    Cierra Black, Essence, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Having a sound plan for resilience, regardless of implementation phase, is a huge head start on recovery.
    Louis Gritzo, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Families of those who have died from overdoses, those in recovery from substance use disorder and families of struggling individuals supported the legislation, according to Senate Democrats.
    Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
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“Repossession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repossession. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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