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reinstate

[ree-in-steyt] / ˌri ɪnˈsteɪt /


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Officials have since launched Section 301 investigations, including on forced labor, to reinstate duties.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

The buildup to the match was inflamed by FIFA’s surprising decision on Sunday to reinstate American striker Folarin Balogun, who was originally suspended after receiving a red card in the previous game.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

The lawsuit comes a week after an arbitrator ordered the university to reinstate the tenured professor.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

With their bold scripts, memorable atmospheres and breathtaking visual landscapes, these films were enough to reinstate some faith in the Hollywood machine.

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

“It appears I shall have to reinstate Chiron as activities director. I suppose I do miss the old horse’s pinochle games.”

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan

The NCAA, meanwhile, is hoping an appeals court reinstates Sorsby’s ban.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

ServiceNow extends gains into as second day after Bank of America reinstates coverage of the stock with a Buy rating.

From Barron's May 19, 2026

“We hope the school board reinstates him promptly to his position as superintendent.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 10, 2026

That language clearly reinstates any federal employee who was either told they’d be laid off during the shutdown or actually laid off.

From Slate Dec. 22, 2025

If a man behave with cowardice on one occasion, a contrary conduct reinstates him in his character.

From An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals by Hume, David

One said that if Mykhailo Fedorov were reinstated as defence minister, his and Drapatyi's leadership would be "Russia's worst nightmare".

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Delta also topped Wall Street’s expectations and reinstated its outlook for the year, saying it had absorbed “the highest quarterly fuel expense” in its history.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

Contrast this with China, which in 1977 reinstated a grueling national exam known as the gaokao to select university students.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

If the tests are reinstated, the policy would not take effect until the fall 2028 application period at the earliest.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

It is not what he expected, being liberated from the world and reinstated in a confined location.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Speaking during a public comment period Tuesday, Umesh Vazirani, a UC Berkeley professor of electrical engineering and computer sciences, said “the academic case for reinstating the SAT is, in my view, overwhelming.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Powering today’s rally is a renewed sense of optimism from Wall Street, with Bank of America analyst Tal Liani reinstating coverage of the stock on Monday with a buy rating and a $130 price target.

From MarketWatch May 18, 2026

ALAV's Loaiza is confident that reinstating connectivity will encourage other US companies to relaunch strategic routes -- particularly from Houston, which is vital for the oil industry.

From Barron's Apr. 30, 2026

The tech billionaire had ushered in sweeping changes to the platform after purchasing it, including reinstating the accounts of controversial figures and lifting some content restrictions.

From BBC Mar. 26, 2026

There was even talk about reinstating Frank’s great-grandfather, Shen Lun, to the legion’s roll of honor.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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