Example Sentences

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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

The area is a major corridor linking the western Darfur region, which is controlled by the RSF, to the capital, Khartoum, which was retaken by the army last year.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“Hedge funds have retaken that pole position,” said Freddie Parker, co-head of prime insight and analytics at Goldman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

“I think we all hoped never to talk about her again. Unfortunately, it sounds as if we don’t have much choice. Rumor has it she’s retaken her throne, and her armies are mobilizing again.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley