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rekindle

[ree-kin-dl] / riˈkɪn dl /
VERB
light again
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What’s more, higher-for-longer energy prices could rekindle worries about a hard landing for the economy, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Clearly they hoped she would rekindle the dying embers of the show.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

As protests rekindle across Iran’s universities and an American fleet builds up offshore, Iranians are girding themselves for the chaos and violence that might unfold if the ruling regime is actually brought down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

New revelations independent of the justice department's actions could also rekindle the public's interest.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Jonathan tried to rekindle his hatred, but all he could muster was the desire to stand close to them, to be taken care of.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi




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