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restore

[ri-stawr, -stohr] / rɪˈstɔr, -ˈstoʊr /




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"There was a great pressure to restore the area. I think people worried it would stay a muddy mess but soon vegetation started to appear and it became established as a salt marsh," Hester added.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Central Command announced it would help restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Policies that reward multiyear development, encourage roster stability and address discrepancies in age and eligibility could help restore balance without undermining competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Bass prioritized police hiring after taking office, saying she wanted to restore the force to 9,500 officers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Once again, and hopefully for the last time that day, I dried myself off and put on some clean clothes, amazed by the power of such a small accomplishment to restore my good mood.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk




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