brought back

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But the plan was brought back to the floor after a local water utility board denied the developer’s request for water.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Maradona, it is said, made the final call on the designs that were brought back, delivering the immortal line: "What a nice shirt this is, Carlos. With this one we will beat the English."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“But restoring normal oil flows could take months. Mines in the Strait would need to be cleared, damaged infrastructure repaired, and production gradually brought back online,” he added.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Still, experts have warned that it will take months for the oil and gas industry to return to pre-war levels, as production facilities must be brought back up to speed.

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

It only brought back a heartache that was better forgotten.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham