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retake

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


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Tencent is also reportedly in discussions to retake stakes in AI startup Manus as the largest shareholder.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

With S&P 500 futures on the rise early Tuesday, the index may be able to retake its key 50-day moving average, viewed as an important technical level.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

But Antonelli calmly kept things under control to cross the line just under two seconds ahead and retake control of the championship.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Alleged irregularities, including a paper leak that forced a retake of the exam, have become a key reason for the mobilisation of CJP.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

“But Thanatos knows where the doors are, right? If we free him, he can retake them.”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

He did see a silver lining: “If there is a positive for Mr. Bhusri as he retakes the CEO role, it’s that sentiment towards Workday is pretty much at an all-time low.”

From MarketWatch Feb. 9, 2026

The machines are retrofitted to accept credit cards and Apple Pay, but otherwise the technology is original on the old machines — which means no retakes and a 3-to-5-minute wait for image processing.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2025

The ceremony marks the moment that the Catholic church retakes possession of the cathedral, ahead of the first mass to be celebrated on Sunday.

From BBC Dec. 6, 2024

He moves up, asks her to take a step back and retakes the photo.

From Salon Mar. 8, 2024

Though without dent of hoof on the dry parched grass, the hound easily retakes it, straining on as before.

From The Death Shot A Story Retold by Mayne Reid

With the state report complete, and vigilante sabotage ruled out, Mulholland retook the inquest stand.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

On Dec. 13, 1944, 1,619 Allied POWs, mostly Americans, were loaded onto the Oryoku Maru in Manila as the Japanese rushed to move prisoners to labor camps elsewhere before the Americans retook the islands.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

David Specht retook his test in Sacramento a week after receiving the DMV letter last month.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

The two countries have been locked in an increasingly bitter dispute since the Taliban authorities retook control of Afghanistan in 2021.

From Barron's Feb. 22, 2026

I retook the wheel and when my shift was up I didn't dare go wake him.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

But even if the keeper had stayed on his line, the penalty would still have been retaken.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Additionally, Arcuri said he doesn’t think Intel would’ve retaken ownership of the Ireland fab if it didn’t have “a good line of sight over potential foundry wins.”

From MarketWatch Apr. 2, 2026

Zelensky said his military had retaken some 115 square miles of territory.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 24, 2026

In recent days, Saudi-backed government forces have retaken much of the land that was seized.

From Barron's Jan. 6, 2026

Finally, the code makers had retaken the lead.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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

The military still only fully controls less than half the country, but it has been making gains - including key townships and retaking a critical road from Mandalay to Myitkyina in the north.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

Sabalenka was stunned in the final 12 months ago by Madison Keys and has said that retaking her Melbourne crown was her number one priority, calling it "trophy or nothing".

From Barron's Jan. 29, 2026

For instance, Kalshi’s contracts on Democrats retaking the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm recently traded at 72 cents, suggesting a 72% probability of such an outcome.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 21, 2025

“But I have received a memo from Mrs. Baker wondering whether you would profit by retaking that course.”

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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