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reclamation

[rek-luh-mey-shuhn] / ˌrɛk ləˈmeɪ ʃən /


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In her second novel, Julia Langbein expertly weaves together art history and a fantastical, feminist reclamation of public shame.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

McKechnie - who once said he treats "broken-down athletes who are almost like reclamation projects" - had discovered Hargreaves' knee issues were caused by pelvic instability and therefore got him working to strengthen his core.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The visual language recalls a simpler time — a reclamation of an innocence lost.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

And once that happens, he will stand as a prime reclamation project for any team that believes he can still deliver on his potential.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

At that point, the Transit Authority hired William Bratton to head the transit police, and the second stage of the reclamation of the subway system began.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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