comeback
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Joshua's comeback against Prenga was one of the bravest performances of his career but it also highlighted familiar vulnerabilities.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Joshua has always spoken about legacy, and there would be something fitting about walking away after overcoming one of the toughest periods of his life and producing a dramatic comeback victory.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
It was the greatest NBA Finals comeback in history and brought the Cavaliers their first title.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Fury, who briefly retired after back-to-back defeats by Oleksandr Usyk, already had the comeback fight many felt he needed when comfortably outpointing Arslanbek Makhmudov in April.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
By the fall of 1937 Pimlico was beginning to make a comeback, but progress was slow.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
The list of triumphant comebacks after extended absences is brief.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
This was one of the most historic, thrilling comebacks in sports I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
But comebacks can work both ways – San Antonio may be the new underdogs, but they could still win, if they take the next three matches.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
And at the center of this vibe shift, with raven-black hair and eyeliner as razor-sharp as her comebacks, was Mexican American actor Alexa Demie as Maddy Perez.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
He was gloomy now; he didn’t have his usual snappy comebacks.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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