regain
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Though the expected rate differentials argue for dollar strength, there is a chance that the yen could regain ground in the near term.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Europe need a minimum of 14.5 points to regain the trophy.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
However, incumbents continue to defend, and in some cases regain, market share.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
And short of guaranteeing that someone gets slapped across the face every year, count on the Oscars to try to regain its distinction while courting viewers however possible.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
Again, I’m relatively certain I must have screamed or grunted, and then I wasn’t aware of much for two, perhaps three minutes as I squirmed around trying to regain some part of my mind.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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These are the moments when Gallego regains hope, but the seconds pass and no answers come from below.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 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
The plane regains its course and dips over the mountain as everyone strains to see and listen.
From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech
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Kevin Warsh, who took the helm at the central bank in May, regained badly needed credibility with the hike after a shaky start to his tenure.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
Following back-to-back BOK rate increases in July and August, the won has regained some ground.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The school has since ended the ban and regained tax-exempt status in 2017.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Jackson won the ball 2.7 times per 90, compared with Watkins' 1.8, and regained it in the final third 0.9 times per 90 to Watkins' 0.6.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
At the sound of his deep-throated hunter’s growl, however, I regained my senses and shrieked, “Mr. Whiskers! No!”
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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It started regaining some lost ground that decade as developers set out to revive the waterfront.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
The Liberal Democrats also performed strongly, regaining control of Stockport thanks to gaining seats from the Conservatives.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 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
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
Panting, Harry pushed himself away from it and ran, hard, in the opposite direction — the Impediment Curse was not permanent; the skrewt would be regaining the use of its legs at any moment.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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