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retake

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


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It means that for the England goal, the VAR would be able to suggest a retake of the corner because of the foul by Wharton on Gimenez.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

As a member of Congress from Chicago during the Bush years, I led Democratic efforts to retake the House in 2006, making Nancy Pelosi the first female speaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Lots of grappling happens before the ball is in play, and a referee can do no more than stop the game and order a retake.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The first, according to Bryn Talkington, managing partner at Requisite Capital Management, will be the ability to retake the S&P 500’s 200-day moving average, a key performance metric used by technical analysts on Wall Street.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 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




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