reclaim
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It was as if he were left reeling from cynicism and was trying to reclaim some youthful confidence that he would eventually rediscover with the autobiographical “The Fabelmans.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
What I said in August: "I fully expect City to win a trophy and challenge for the title - but do not think they will reclaim their old crown."
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Colbert took the reins of Letterman’s comedy tradition once he received the green light from CBS to reclaim the aspects of his Comedy Central self.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
Meanwhile, Meg gets adopted and her mother, a brief presence at the start of the novel, is back on the scene ready to do whatever it takes to reclaim her daughter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
She spat on the spectacular pile of coins, put them in three canvas sacks, and buried them in a secret place, hoping that sooner or later the three unknown men would come to reclaim them.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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