regain
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However, the television match official had spotted Kuruvoli's frustrated kick out at Genge while attempting to regain his feet after a tackle.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
The Inglewood school district is set to regain control of its local public schools next year — after the longest state takeover of a school system in California history, officials announced Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Aang befriended Zuko, an exiled Fire Nation prince who at first hunted Aang to regain his father’s approval before joining his quarry’s mission to restore peace.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
People who repeatedly lose weight only to regain it may find intermittent fasting easier to maintain than traditional calorie counting, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
Dr. Harlow tells himself that a man who was so badly hurt is going to need time to regain his full powers.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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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
“We maintain our view that it will take Pantoro numerous quarters of production inline with guidance before it regains the market’s trust,” Euroz Hartleys says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
The model introduces the concept of a Vainshtein Radius, which marks the distance where the force regains its normal strength.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2026
I look down at our linked fingers as I loosen my grasp, but he regains his grip on me.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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The agency regained stability only after the Senate confirmed new commissioners in 2019.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 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
As they regained the upper hand, forces still needed more than an hour to move crowds across the vast grassy lawn.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
His face had regained some of his usual animation, and he seemed to be getting his voice back too.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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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
After spending years regaining her health, Lowri wants to turn her ordeal into something positive by raising awareness of the condition.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Once there, I offered myself as a crutch to Bear, which he accepted, though I sensed that he was regaining something of his old strength.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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