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[ree-gayn] / riˈgeɪn /


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I am disinclined, however, to judge too harshly those who cling to the vision of Israel as an exceptional nation — one that has stumbled, perhaps, but may yet regain its true path.

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026

The Fernandeño Tataviam Tribe has worked long and hard to regain land.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

The researchers explain that most people who complete weight loss programs eventually regain some or all of the weight they lost.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

Gold likely needs some combination of easing oil prices, softer inflation and lower dollar and bond yields to regain more durable momentum, the strategist adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Nathan went to his hands and knees to regain balance.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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

It’s through Robbie’s act of mercy that Tom regains faith.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

Then he regains his composure, and as I struggle to regain mine, he leans back against the wall beside me and sighs.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

After experiencing a sustained selloff in previous weeks over concerns of overspending and unsustainable debt levels, tech stocks moved higher on Tuesday as investors regained some confidence in the sustainability of AI spending.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

Meanwhile, oil regained momentum amid continued concerns over supply disruption risks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

But Ukraine's soldiers are celebrating this regained ground, the halted Russian advance and the future potential this operation may present.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The monochromatic version of the former Avenger had been rebuilt without his memories to be a sentient weapon, but during a showdown with his magically created double, he regained them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

When the truck regained its balance, the front part of the bulldozer that looks like angry teeth slammed to the ground.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

Policy analyst Henry-Pacifique Mayala told the BBC that Kabila had been left with few options for regaining political influence.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Walsh returns in place of James Tedesco at full-back, with Cameron Munster returning at stand-off as Sam Walker drops out of the 19, and Harry Grant regaining the number nine hooker's jersey.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Laura stayed with Carl, she writes, because she felt she saw that he was sincerely working to change his behaviors and committed to regaining her trust.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Where the fragments touched, the bleached coral began regaining its color.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Just a few minutes later, as I was regaining my composure, I noticed the smell of smoke, an acrid odor I couldn’t quite place.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover


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