retrace
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Oil prices have yet to retrace their gains from March, and tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains well below levels from February, according to data from Kpler.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
“Historically, when you retrace this much of the decline, it’s a good sign,” he adds.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
A veteran homicide detective named Jim Ford tried to retrace Cynthia’s last steps.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
The Philippines National Bureau of Investigation said it is coordinating with police and armed forces to retrace the pair’s movements from Nov. 1 to Nov. 28.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
Winston halted, stood for several seconds wondering vaguely what to do, then turned round and began to retrace his steps.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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