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retake

[ree-tayk, ree-tayk] / riˈteɪk, ˈriˌteɪk /


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If the Houthis secure these areas, government forces could find it much harder to retake Mokha.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Academic standards have also eased, with 69% saying they are allowed to retake tests at least once to improve grades.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

Many of Manus' former investors are in discussions to retake stakes in the startup at a $2 billion valuation, including Tencent which would become its largest shareholder, the FT reported.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

Oracle’s share price is under pressure once more as artificial-intelligence spending concerns retake the spotlight.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

“Once Paxter Redwyne sweeps the ironmen from the seas, my sons will retake the Shields. The snows will do for Stannis, or Bolton will. As for Connington...”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

The 30-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007, Micron stock retakes key level, SpaceX makes $60 billion AI acquisition, and more news to start your day.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

Cohen: There are no retakes on this, so I knew whatever I do is gonna be in the final shot.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026

He did see a silver lining: “If there is a positive for Mr. Bhusri as he retakes the CEO role, it’s that sentiment towards Workday is pretty much at an all-time low.”

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 9, 2026

The ceremony marks the moment that the Catholic church retakes possession of the cathedral, ahead of the first mass to be celebrated on Sunday.

From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2024

Marion retakes 150 American prisoners at Nelson's Ferry.

From A Sketch of the life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a history of his brigade by William Dobein James

David Specht retook his test in Sacramento a week after receiving the DMV letter last month.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

Scotland retook the lead early in the second half after Wales' backline failed to gather a speculative Nelson kick, with Campbell taking full advantage on her first Scotland appearance since 2022.

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026

First, last year, Overdeck retook Lyons’s seat on the management committee, though Lyons remained co-CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026

The Wolves retook the lead eight minutes later, Jeanuel Belocian unpicking the Leipzig defence with a simple pass for Svanberg to score.

From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026

Ralph retook the driver’s test by himself in June; and every day after that, as soon he came home from work, he’d rifle through the family mail, hoping.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

Additionally, Arcuri said he doesn’t think Intel would’ve retaken ownership of the Ireland fab if it didn’t have “a good line of sight over potential foundry wins.”

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 2, 2026

The area is a major corridor linking the western Darfur region, which is controlled by the RSF, to the capital, Khartoum, which was retaken by the army last year.

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026

Fans get frustrated by corners being retaken, but Cann says this is because "grappling often begins before the corner is taken".

From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026

“Hedge funds have retaken that pole position,” said Freddie Parker, co-head of prime insight and analytics at Goldman.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 24, 2026

And in the summer of 1918, it would be retaken by the Allies.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

“It starts by retaking control of the essentials that make a place work or not.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

But in the last year, she said she’s noticed more students retaking it to improve their scores, because the private schools they are interested in once again require it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

The reception online suggests the ChatGPT creator is retaking the crown in an ever-evolving race to create the best artificial-intelligence models.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

Havenga and Merrison point out there is the option of retaking the test if needed.

From BBC ● May 1, 2026

“Seven AP classes, plus I’m retaking the SATs and ACTs because I know I got cheated last time,” she said.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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