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regain

[ree-geyn] / riˈgeɪn /


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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

However, incumbents continue to defend, and in some cases regain, market share.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

"I miss my son every day, and I don't know if I will ever be able to regain my balance," she testified.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 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

It took several strokes to regain the place she had lost, and when she got there, the other side had nearly won, for Kate’s ball was the last but one and lay near the stake.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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

Carlos, a farmworker, brings Henry back to the barn, where he lives, and there Henry slowly regains his strength.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

The result was the clear identity of a side less concerned about dominating the ball and more focused on controlling games through pressure, regains and rapid transitions.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

She hesitates at the sight of me but quickly regains her composure.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

Last spring, about a year and a half after Azerbaijan regained control of the territory, fragile talks between Pashinyan and Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham Aliyev, looked in danger of collapsing.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 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

Shares were down over 4% early Wednesday but had regained some ground in the afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

When she regained her senses, she could only sit there in a crumpled heap, weeping.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

But recently, battered tech leaders have started regaining ground.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 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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