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regain

[ree-geyn] / riˈgeɪn /


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So maybe she doesn’t quite regain her magic but taps into a new version of it.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

After discontinuing the medication, many people regain some or all of the weight they lost.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

“Britain needs to show the world that we can regain our stability once again.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Britain needed to show the world it could "regain stability", he said, vowing to offer "a new political model" and "build a new economy".

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Instinctively, I take a step back, stumble, but regain my balance.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

She regains her ability to fly but is never able to communicate with Jiji again.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

The result was the clear identity of a side less concerned about dominating the ball and more focused on controlling games through pressure, regains and rapid transitions.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

It’s through Robbie’s act of mercy that Tom regains faith.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

He’s back, and even regains his right eye, the one that shoots deadly lasers.

From The Wall Street Journal May 7, 2026

As the crowd regains its composure, he lifts a gloved hand and removes his hat.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

As of Thursday, she was in critical condition and receiving intensive care, though she’d regained some of her feisty energy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

The clips were among thousands of reels, memes and first-person dispatches that flooded Instagram once protesters regained internet access.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

When the researchers used a drug to temporarily eliminate most of these cells, the animals regained more than two hours of sleep each day.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

The ruckus is blemishing what had been a successful period for Ukraine’s military, which has stopped some Russian advances and even regained a bit of territory over recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

Melynlas, more surefooted than his master, regained his balance on a ledge below the trail.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

In fast-secularising South Korea, Buddhism is regaining popularity thanks to a "hip" trend wooing Gen Z with festivals, fashion, robots and DJs, even as some fear for the fundamentals of the faith.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

The chipmakers themselves are regaining public confidence thanks to their ability to charge up the wazoo for their very valuable output.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

Speaking of Primm’s chances of regaining its former glory, Clemetson reached back into his own past as a young sports agent for players on the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

The 19-year-old was in disbelief at regaining the crown in one of the all-time great finals with Luke Humphries because he came close to quitting the invitational event.

From BBC May 28, 2026

An instant later, War Admiral pulled himself together and won, regaining the lead in the money-winning race.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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