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

A safari in Spain banks on sightings of Europe’s rarest wild cat, which has been brought back from the verge of extinction.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Police said the students were detained for questioning after being traced to their homes and brought back to the school, while others who had remained in the area were also tracked down and detained.

From BBC • May 29, 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

Deydey gave tobacco to the deer’s spirit and thanked him, brought back as much as he could carry, then buried the rest of the deer in snow.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich