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reclamation

[rek-luh-mey-shuhn] / ˌrɛk ləˈmeɪ ʃən /


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He also has a personal stake in Jack’s reclamation, which gives the series a fascinating and pathos-filled LGBTQ-history subtext.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In her second novel, Julia Langbein expertly weaves together art history and a fantastical, feminist reclamation of public shame.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

McKechnie - who once said he treats "broken-down athletes who are almost like reclamation projects" - had discovered Hargreaves' knee issues were caused by pelvic instability and therefore got him working to strengthen his core.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Now Fields is expected to be cut—and will join the list of reclamation quarterbacks looking for a team to take a chance on him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

My reclamation would be accomplished, like Malcolm’s, through books, through my own study and exploration.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates




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