retake

Example Sentences

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As a member of Congress from Chicago during the Bush years, I led Democratic efforts to retake the House in 2006, making Nancy Pelosi the first female speaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

But seven-time world champion O'Sullivan responded with runs of 77 and 121 to retake the lead.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

That was all resilient Everton needed to retake the lead and land a knockout blow as substitute Thierno Barry scored a late winner against Newcastle United at St James' Park.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

At the convention that year in San Francisco, he predicted that in an era of Reaganomics, a Rainbow Coalition of ethnic and religious identities could retake the White House.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Let the wolves have back their gloomy woods and retake the open sea.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin