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retake

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


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It means that for the England goal, the VAR would be able to suggest a retake of the corner because of the foul by Wharton on Gimenez.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The difficulties strained Jonathan’s relationship with Isak, who pushed away his son to retake the reins of the business, the judge said Tuesday in an investigation report, citing witnesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Lots of grappling happens before the ball is in play, and a referee can do no more than stop the game and order a retake.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

They need to retake those levels to avoid more declines.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

It’s the Survivalists that lobbied to retake the cities nearly a decade ago, the idea being that if the cities were safe they could provide an anchor to regain the continent.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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