retake

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But seven-time world champion O'Sullivan responded with runs of 77 and 121 to retake the lead.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 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

Midterm elections are also starting to influence investor sentiment, with betting markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket assigning an 80% chance that Democrats will retake control of the House.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

After learning more about chickens and completing Lessons 1 and 2, you may wish to retake the quiz or write a 1,000-word essay on why you ought to be able to keep chickens.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones