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retake

[ree-teyk, ree-teyk] / riˈteɪk, ˈriˌteɪk /


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Academic standards have also eased, with 69% saying they are allowed to retake tests at least once to improve grades.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

Oracle’s share price is under pressure once more as artificial-intelligence spending concerns retake the spotlight.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

Many of Manus' former investors are in discussions to retake stakes in the startup at a $2 billion valuation, including Tencent which would become its largest shareholder, the FT reported.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

But Antonelli calmly kept things under control to cross the line just under two seconds ahead and retake control of the championship.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Truman agreed to support France’s bid to retake its former colony.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

The 30-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007, Micron stock retakes key level, SpaceX makes $60 billion AI acquisition, and more news to start your day.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

He did see a silver lining: “If there is a positive for Mr. Bhusri as he retakes the CEO role, it’s that sentiment towards Workday is pretty much at an all-time low.”

From MarketWatch Feb. 9, 2026

The ceremony marks the moment that the Catholic church retakes possession of the cathedral, ahead of the first mass to be celebrated on Sunday.

From BBC Dec. 6, 2024

He moves up, asks her to take a step back and retakes the photo.

From Salon Mar. 8, 2024

Though without dent of hoof on the dry parched grass, the hound easily retakes it, straining on as before.

From The Death Shot A Story Retold by Mayne Reid

With the state report complete, and vigilante sabotage ruled out, Mulholland retook the inquest stand.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

David Specht retook his test in Sacramento a week after receiving the DMV letter last month.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

In November 2022, the Ukrainian army retook Kherson.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

The two countries have been locked in an increasingly bitter dispute since the Taliban authorities retook control of Afghanistan in 2021.

From Barron's Feb. 22, 2026

Ralph retook the driver’s test by himself in June; and every day after that, as soon he came home from work, he’d rifle through the family mail, hoping.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

But even if the keeper had stayed on his line, the penalty would still have been retaken.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Additionally, Arcuri said he doesn’t think Intel would’ve retaken ownership of the Ireland fab if it didn’t have “a good line of sight over potential foundry wins.”

From MarketWatch Apr. 2, 2026

Zelensky said his military had retaken some 115 square miles of territory.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 24, 2026

Since then, forces loyal to the government have largely retaken control of Hadramawt and al-Mahra with the help of coalition air strikes.

From BBC Jan. 7, 2026

He’d lost both his front teeth two weeks after picture day last fall, and for some reason Mom wouldn’t agree to let him have his picture retaken just because of that.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

The reception online suggests the ChatGPT creator is retaking the crown in an ever-evolving race to create the best artificial-intelligence models.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

Baseball coach Josh Lienhard, girls soccer coach Eric Choi and tennis coach Jason Grider all ended up retaking the class.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

The military still only fully controls less than half the country, but it has been making gains - including key townships and retaking a critical road from Mandalay to Myitkyina in the north.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

Trump has taken a hands-on approach to the performing-arts venue since retaking office last year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 27, 2026

“But I have received a memo from Mrs. Baker wondering whether you would profit by retaking that course.”

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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