retake
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The protests had erupted in May after NEET, India's biggest medical entrance exam, was cancelled following a question paper leak, forcing nearly two million students to retake the test.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
A series of exam irregularities in India have undermined trust in the testing system, including the leak of a medical entrance question paper that forced more than two million candidates to retake the test.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
With S&P 500 futures on the rise early Tuesday, the index may be able to retake its key 50-day moving average, viewed as an important technical level.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
But Antonelli calmly kept things under control to cross the line just under two seconds ahead and retake control of the championship.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
On his deathbed, Ser Aegor Rivers had famously commanded his men to boil the flesh from his skull, dip it in gold, and carry it before them when they crossed the sea to retake Westeros.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
"I have to get my retakes right next time, or they won't let me complete my course at college," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
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
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 machines are retrofitted to accept credit cards and Apple Pay, but otherwise the technology is original on the old machines — which means no retakes and a 3-to-5-minute wait for image processing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2025
Though without dent of hoof on the dry parched grass, the hound easily retakes it, straining on as before.
From The Death Shot A Story Retold by Mayne Reid
David Specht retook his test in Sacramento a week after receiving the DMV letter last month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 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
When Elvis retook the stage in 1969, he hadn’t performed before a live audience in nine years and he’d gotten a little uncool.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 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
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
Zelensky said his military had retaken some 115 square miles of territory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
In neighbouring Kayah, where a coalition of resistance groups has controlled most of the state for two years, the military has retaken the town of Demoso, and the town of Mobye, just inside Shan State.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025
“I think we all hoped never to talk about her again. Unfortunately, it sounds as if we don’t have much choice. Rumor has it she’s retaken her throne, and her armies are mobilizing again.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
Should they fail to retake the test within a month of receiving the letter, or fail the test upon retaking it, their license will be revoked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Havenga and Merrison point out there is the option of retaking the test if needed.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
The ambassador warned that retaking control of the port could affect Chinese companies' investment, cooperation and trade with the Darwin region.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
Trump has taken a hands-on approach to the performing-arts venue since retaking office last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
“But I have received a memo from Mrs. Baker wondering whether you would profit by retaking that course.”
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
