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recapture

[ree-kap-cher] / riˈkæp tʃər /


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While Apple has been on a roll this year, the lineup is a bit thin this month and it remains to be seen whether “Ted Lasso” can recapture its first-season magic.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

Klein, who issued two walks and gave up a single before the homer, said he’s been working to recapture the feeling of driving down the mound, as opposed to getting stuck over the rubber.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

He said there were safety concerns as the bull could be seen charging at players as farmers attempted to recapture it.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Investors should also note Tuesday’s recapture of the 200-day simple moving average, a key long-term trend line that the stock had traded below for nearly a year.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

It was fully realised that though the human beings had been defeated in the Battle of the Cowshed they might make another and more determined attempt to recapture the farm and reinstate Mr. Jones.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell

But the film recaptures a feeling of genuine uncertainty and awe at the outset of what would prove to be an enduring historical experiment.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

The S&P 500 has retreated below its 200-day moving average less than 30 times over the past 75 years, and normally recaptures it within 10 days.

From Barron's Mar. 24, 2026

If he recaptures the rhythm and confidence he showed in Perth, he could be Australia's match-winner once again.

From BBC Dec. 2, 2025

“I hope he recaptures the Lob City days,” Rivers said.

From Seattle Times Mar. 4, 2022

“I love you,” he says again, and recaptures my face with his other hand.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

Over the weekend, Israel announced that it had recaptured the outpost, built around 1137.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2026

A screen identified 14 promising stocks that recaptured 200-day moving averages and had 2026 sales estimates fall no more than 2%.

From Barron's May 14, 2026

Over time, these electrons lose energy and are gradually recaptured by the ions.

From Science Daily May 1, 2026

The rocket’s upper stage made it to orbit, achieving the flight’s main goal, though the booster wasn’t recaptured for reuse.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

Most of those trying to escape aboard The Pearl were recaptured and sold to traders who took them to the Deep South.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

The airline expects second-quarter fuel price per gallon to be $4.26 to $4.36, anticipating recapturing at least 40% of increased costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

"RidgeAlloy offers the first technology capable of recapturing the value of a fast-approaching and historically massive wave of domestic, high-quality recycled automotive aluminum sheet alloys," Haynes said.

From Science Daily Mar. 10, 2026

A flurry of recommendations for BL shows and fiction have been exchanged across social media, with the hopes of recapturing the fervour Heated Rivalry ignited.

From BBC Feb. 26, 2026

The Australian Milicic, who has been in charge since May 2024, said that recapturing China's glory days was "a big responsibility".

From Barron's Feb. 11, 2026

The train jolts and slows, recapturing my attention, before gaining speed again.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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