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retook

VERB

resume

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reclaim recover restore take back

STRONG

convert recondition recycle redeem regenerate remodel repossess rescue salvage

WEAK

reassume reoccupy

Antonyms

STRONG

harm hurt injure lose

Example Sentences

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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

UPS retook the top spot Tuesday, but FedEx was on top again by Friday’s closing bell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 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

Slot's side retook the lead shortly afterwards when Jeremie Frimpong's cross floated over Henderson and went in off the post, but it was the timing of the goal that was most significant.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2025

I retook the wheel and when my shift was up I didn't dare go wake him.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos