retake

Example Sentences

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Nasr said the alliance's strategic goal was not to seize power in Bamako from the ruling junta, but to retake the northern regions.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

“Think of what an opportunity” the capital changes would be “for banks to retake market share” from private credit, said Anton Schutz, president of Mendon Capital, an investment firm focused on banks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

That was all resilient Everton needed to retake the lead and land a knockout blow as substitute Thierno Barry scored a late winner against Newcastle United at St James' Park.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 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

“But if he doesn’t retake the SAT to bring up his score, the University of Florida is going to withdraw his acceptance!”

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman