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retake

[ree-teyk, ree-teyk] / riˈteɪk, ˈriˌteɪk /


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Should they fail to retake the test within a month of receiving the letter, or fail the test upon retaking it, their license will be revoked.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

Crysencio Summerville's "sizzler" of a goal helps Netherlands retake the lead against Japan in their Group F fixture at the 2026 World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Even if concerns around the Fed quicky retake center stage this week, SpaceX could still have a market impact of its own.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 14, 2026

The difficulties strained Jonathan’s relationship with Isak, who pushed away his son to retake the reins of the business, the judge said Tuesday in an investigation report, citing witnesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

She gets us Preparing for the SAT books for over the summer, because I didn’t take the test this year, and she wants to retake it in November.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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