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reinstate

[ree-in-steyt] / ˌri ɪnˈsteɪt /


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A judge recently sided with a legal challenge spearheaded by The New York Times and ordered the Pentagon to reinstate the passes of certain reporters.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

But her lawyer, Stacy Tolchin, said the record showed that the order lacked supervisory approval and was never finalized, so there was no valid removal order to reinstate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Jefferies doesn’t expect the government to reinstate the tax, citing last year’s Oilfields Development Bill, which stipulates that petroleum lease terms should remain stable and not be altered to the disadvantage of the lessee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The White House responded to the decision by saying it would reinstate the levies using other laws.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“It appears I shall have to reinstate Chiron as activities director. I suppose I do miss the old horse’s pinochle games.”

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan