retake

Example Sentences

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Draper could retake pole position immediately if he goes at least a round further than Norrie in Florida.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Ukrainian forces were able to retake about 115 square miles almost overnight against Russian forces with diminished drone capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

At the convention that year in San Francisco, he predicted that in an era of Reaganomics, a Rainbow Coalition of ethnic and religious identities could retake the White House.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Whether or not those stocks retake the lead could depend on what happens with the U.S. dollar, he added.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

“Gentlemen, please. The situation is completely under control. You may retake your seats and put away your firearms.”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland