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regain

[ree-gayn] / riˈgeɪn /


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He said that public trust in universities has declined and “we must regain trust by earning it.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

The Dodgers say that Ohtani can still regain his magic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

The nation’s second-largest bank must regain credibility with investors after paying a massive fine for not complying with laws meant to prevent financial crimes.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Studies have found that people who come off weight loss injections can regain their lost pounds four times faster than those who stop conventional diet and exercise.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

I took a moment to regain my breath before answering.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Among the criteria graded on Anderson's 'radar chart' were defensive regains, duel success, line-breaking passes, aerial-duel success and defensive errors.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

She regains her ability to fly but is never able to communicate with Jiji again.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

Instead of responding only after a treatment fails, doctors may eventually be able to anticipate resistance and act before the tumor regains strength.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

“Land” regains traction when it returns to Ireland and to its mythic theme, which meanders from the Neolithic era to the 20th century, with detours to more fantastical regions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

As the crowd regains its composure, he lifts a gloved hand and removes his hat.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

The monochromatic version of the former Avenger had been rebuilt without his memories to be a sentient weapon, but during a showdown with his magically created double, he regained them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Rats that had received both medications regained less weight than rats treated only with tirzepatide.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Pike later regained consciousness, and her attorneys have sought to preserve evidence from the botched procedure.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

Earlier this week, she regained consciousness and began speaking - stunning experts, medical staff and her lawyers.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

José Arcadio Buendía did not know exactly when his hands regained the useful strength with which he used to pull down horses.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Shein’s shares fell as low as 43.72 Hong Kong dollars on Tuesday before regaining some ground to trade at HK$44.50, implying a market capitalization of around US$24 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

It lost that title in 2020 amid coronavirus travel restrictions before regaining it in 2023, holding it ever since.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

By the end, the Sparks spent the game playing catch-up, never regaining the lead after surrendering it in the first 49 seconds to Johnson.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

In fast-secularising South Korea, Buddhism is regaining popularity thanks to a "hip" trend wooing Gen Z with festivals, fashion, robots and DJs, even as some fear for the fundamentals of the faith.

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

We agreed to try the glacier between the Volcanoes, though by going west to it we lose at least two days’ mileage towards our goal, one in going west and one in regaining the distance.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin


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