regain
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After discontinuing the medication, many people regain some or all of the weight they lost.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
“Princess Mononoke” proves that sometimes losing too much motivates us to help nature to regain some ground.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 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
I stumble, flailing and trying to regain my balance before any part of me comes between the huge steel wheels and the track.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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She regains her ability to fly but is never able to communicate with Jiji again.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
Instead of responding only after a treatment fails, doctors may eventually be able to anticipate resistance and act before the tumor regains strength.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 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 tries to wave again, slips slightly, then quickly regains his balance.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
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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
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
Once dormant, Singapore’s IPO market has regained momentum since last year supported by a steady pipeline of listings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
In March, San Francisco regained its title as the most expensive city for homebuyers in the US, overtaking rival San Jose 50 miles to the south in the heart of traditional Silicon Valley.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
He caught her in his sights and regained his grin.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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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
By the end, the Sparks spent the game playing catch-up, never regaining the lead after surrendering it in the first 49 seconds to Johnson.
From Los Angeles Times ● 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
The game in Odense was stopped on 65 minutes when he collapsed and was abandoned shortly after, with the 34-year-old able to walk from the field after regaining consciousness.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Panting, Harry pushed himself away from it and ran, hard, in the opposite direction — the Impediment Curse was not permanent; the skrewt would be regaining the use of its legs at any moment.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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