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

Police said the students were detained for questioning after being traced to their homes and brought back to the school, while others who had remained in the area were also tracked down and detained.

From BBC • May 29, 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

I washed the empty glass jars Mama’s customers brought back, and Jay dried them.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce