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recapture

[ree-kap-cher] / riˈkæp tʃər /


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“This will help us recapture what we call retail leakage from the other cities, and keep the Camarillo residents in Camarillo,” Winkler said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

If even the once all-powerful Marvel is trying to recapture viewers by positioning itself as haughty and highbrow, there is no doubt snobbery is pushing for the mainstream.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

Now I’m down to the wire on either purchasing a replacement or paying capital-gains tax and depreciation recapture.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026

Focusing on beverages has allowed retailers to recapture audiences with an affordable luxury that’s cheaper than buying a full meal, is pretty enough to post, and brings in more consumers during off-peak hours.

From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026

Upon his recapture, he was confined to the ramshackle house again so authorities could keep a closer eye on him.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

But the film recaptures a feeling of genuine uncertainty and awe at the outset of what would prove to be an enduring historical experiment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

The S&P 500 has retreated below its 200-day moving average less than 30 times over the past 75 years, and normally recaptures it within 10 days.

From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026

If he recaptures the rhythm and confidence he showed in Perth, he could be Australia's match-winner once again.

From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025

“I hope he recaptures the Lob City days,” Rivers said.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 4, 2022

“I love you,” he says again, and recaptures my face with his other hand.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

One Brandt's myotis, Myotis brandtii, was banded in Europe and then recaptured 50 years later.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026

Zheng seems to have recaptured some of her best form, having been taken to three sets in four of her six matches in New York so far.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

Optical stocks have recaptured investors’ interest lately, but Lumentum’s blowout earnings report is being met with a ho-hum response.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

While zookeepers immediately found and recaptured Tango, Samba is still on the loose.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

He no longer talked to the children though; a phase of innocence had passed, which would never be recaptured.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

The band members chatted with The Times about recapturing the effortless essence of their immortal beach-ready sound and looking forward to a second chance to chase an endless summer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

The airline expects second-quarter fuel price per gallon to be $4.26 to $4.36, anticipating recapturing at least 40% of increased costs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026

Notice Micron has found plenty of support along its upward sloping 50-day simple moving average since recapturing that line last May.

From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026

"RidgeAlloy offers the first technology capable of recapturing the value of a fast-approaching and historically massive wave of domestic, high-quality recycled automotive aluminum sheet alloys," Haynes said.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 10, 2026

Nhamo spent half of the next day recapturing the distance she had lost.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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