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regain

[ree-geyn] / riˈgeɪn /


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So maybe she doesn’t quite regain her magic but taps into a new version of it.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

She says she spends most of that money on him, including on soy milk and a special meat broth she hopes will help him regain some strength.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

After discontinuing the medication, many people regain some or all of the weight they lost.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

Lindt chief executive Adalbert Lechner said: "The actions we have initiated focus on volume recovery in the second half of 2026 and lay the foundation to regain volume growth momentum in 2027."

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Gollum leads them there as a ruse, so Shelob can sting them and he can regain the ring.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge

She regains her ability to fly but is never able to communicate with Jiji again.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

On balance, the odds that Hermès regains its footing look better than the likelihood that Richemont’s stock can go much higher.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 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

According to the fundraiser, the actor will require around-the-clock care if he regains consciousness and is removed from life support.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2026

He tries to wave again, slips slightly, then quickly regains his balance.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass

He regained the lead with a birdie putt at No. 17 and finished the four rounds at seven-under par.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

When drug-resistant E. faecium was treated with both vancomycin and pghi-4, the antibiotic regained its ability to kill the bacteria.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

Following the 2002–2011 politico-military crisis that severely weakened its economy, Ivory Coast has regained stability, with growth regularly above six percent, making it among the drivers of West Africa.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Apple regained the crown despite a stock dip late in June, after the company spoke of a surge in the cost of memory and storage chips, which are key components inside its devices.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Whitcross regained, I followed a road which led from the sun, now fervent and high.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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

The chipmakers themselves are regaining public confidence thanks to their ability to charge up the wazoo for their very valuable output.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

After spending years regaining her health, Lowri wants to turn her ordeal into something positive by raising awareness of the condition.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Speaking of Primm’s chances of regaining its former glory, Clemetson reached back into his own past as a young sports agent for players on the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

“He’s regaining consciousness. You can come see him.”

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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