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

Whether or not those stocks retake the lead could depend on what happens with the U.S. dollar, he added.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

“Once Paxter Redwyne sweeps the ironmen from the seas, my sons will retake the Shields. The snows will do for Stannis, or Bolton will. As for Connington...”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin