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retake

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


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“Think of what an opportunity” the capital changes would be “for banks to retake market share” from private credit, said Anton Schutz, president of Mendon Capital, an investment firm focused on banks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

But seven-time world champion O'Sullivan responded with runs of 77 and 121 to retake the lead.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

That was all resilient Everton needed to retake the lead and land a knockout blow as substitute Thierno Barry scored a late winner against Newcastle United at St James' Park.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

They need to retake those levels to avoid more declines.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

On his deathbed, Ser Aegor Rivers had famously commanded his men to boil the flesh from his skull, dip it in gold, and carry it before them when they crossed the sea to retake Westeros.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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