retake
Example Sentences
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Ukrainian forces were able to retake about 115 square miles almost overnight against Russian forces with diminished drone capabilities.
Zelensky said his military had retaken some 115 square miles of territory.
The two countries have been locked in an increasingly bitter dispute since the Taliban authorities retook control of Afghanistan in 2021.
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"Rather than collectively punishing communities... the group contacted clan elders by phone before retaking areas, offered reconciliation, and let Macwiisley fighters keep their weapons in exchange for standing down."
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They need to retake those levels to avoid more declines.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
