brought back

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But the plan was brought back to the floor after a local water utility board denied the developer’s request for water.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“But restoring normal oil flows could take months. Mines in the Strait would need to be cleared, damaged infrastructure repaired, and production gradually brought back online,” he added.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

"For about 10 years I couldn't even watch Match of the Day because it brought back too many bad memories", he says.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Still, experts have warned that it will take months for the oil and gas industry to return to pre-war levels, as production facilities must be brought back up to speed.

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

Dad went down in the basement and brought back a can of putty and patted it over the hole in the wall.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam