as in to continue
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we resumed the game as soon as the rain had passed
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or resume
also resumé
as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a book on the assassination that is in effect a résumé of all of the evidence that points to a conspiracy
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Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Honolulu Fire Department said the search resumed the following morning of Wednesday, June 24, and employed helicopters, drones, rescue boats and divers.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Harry Kazakian,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That's hard to believe, considering his resume.
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Verb
In exchange, Iran would need to allow international inspectors to resume access to nuclear enrichment sites (not just the nuclear sites) and will maintain the status quo of its nuclear program while parties negotiate a final agreement to stop further escalation.
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Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Honolulu Fire Department said the search resumed the following morning of Wednesday, June 24, and employed helicopters, drones, rescue boats and divers.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Noun
This includes resumes, payroll records, background materials, benefits records and inactive customer data.
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Harry Kazakian,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That's hard to believe, considering his resume.
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Through five innings, the 27-year-old struck out seven batters and gave up seven hits while allowing two runs, continuing to cement himself as Miami’s most consistent pitcher in a season defined by injuries across the pitching staff.
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Elevated interest rates will continue to benefit savers through higher returns on certificates of deposit and high-yield savings accounts.
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Its summary, from the title throughout, is shameless propaganda.
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.
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Awkward play here the last couple minutes, as play was stopped because of an injury, restarted, then stopped immediately for the break.
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Here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on June 15.
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From a concert review to a surprise restaurant closure, here’s a digest of top stories.
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The park hasn’t specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen.
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The Hedges Inn, which dates back to 1873, reopened in mid-June with a complete interior redesign for the property’s twelve guest rooms, restaurant, bar, and public areas.
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“Resume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resume. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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