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reclamation

[rek-luh-mey-shuhn] / ˌrɛk ləˈmeɪ ʃən /


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McKechnie - who once said he treats "broken-down athletes who are almost like reclamation projects" - had discovered Hargreaves' knee issues were caused by pelvic instability and therefore got him working to strengthen his core.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Now Fields is expected to be cut—and will join the list of reclamation quarterbacks looking for a team to take a chance on him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

In 2025, his Portuguese-language film “Kites” — a story about personal reclamation in favelas of Rio de Janeiro — won the Special Jury Mention for Viewpoints at the Tribeca Film Festival.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

But also an act of reclamation for art that just wants to be enjoyed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

At that point, the Transit Authority hired William Bratton to head the transit police, and the second stage of the reclamation of the subway system began.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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