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comeback

[kuhm-bak] / ˈkʌmˌbæk /




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While Fery had fought back his first three matches at the All England Club, there were no signs of a comeback on Friday - despite the crowd's best efforts to rally their home hope.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Boeing will mark another step in a marathon comeback Friday when it commemorates expanded production of the 737 MAX, now an aircraft in heavy demand after earlier disasters tarnished the company's reputation.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

After a big blowup in the summer of 2024 that sent global stocks reeling, the currency-market carry trade has made a big comeback.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

Still early in her comeback, Ohashi said she’s “physically getting there.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

This a temporary setback for a major comeback.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

Saturday night was just the final chapter of the most unlikely, unhinged and downright unbelievable playoff run in basketball history—a collection of spectacular streaks and last-second comebacks to cast aside decades of heartbreak.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

But comebacks can work both ways – San Antonio may be the new underdogs, but they could still win, if they take the next three matches.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

And at the center of this vibe shift, with raven-black hair and eyeliner as razor-sharp as her comebacks, was Mexican American actor Alexa Demie as Maddy Perez.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

The Knicks are bidding to win their first Championship since 1973 and Karl-Anthony Towns said the fans have been inspiring their comebacks.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

She doesn’t say anything else about Windy, but I’m ready with comebacks if she does.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty




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