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rekindle

[ree-kin-dl] / riˈkɪn dl /
VERB
light again
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"We should step back, take a longer-term view, and be inspired to rekindle the American Dream as a beacon of hope for America's next 250 years."

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The Italian label is pursuing a revamp strategy under a new executive and creative leadership, in an effort to rekindle consumer appetite for its designs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

What’s more, higher-for-longer energy prices could rekindle worries about a hard landing for the economy, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

But it’s “the physical action of showing up,” the effort McCarthy makes to rekindle languishing friendships that goes a long way in proving just how much these friendships mean.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

To my dismay, Hassan kept trying to rekindle things between us.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini




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