rethought

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Just as nations dramatically rethought energy policy after the oil crises of the 1970s, a disruption of this scale will force governments around the world to rethink energy strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Michael Rosenberg, chief executive of Hawke & Co, a New York-based company that makes jackets, vests and other clothing items, said they had rethought their big-and-tall selection, which he said was an ancillary business.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

Many people rethought their holiday travel plans during the 43-day shutdown, which culminated in significant flight cuts at dozens of major airports, according to travel industry data.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Experts say the state’s flood control infrastructure, from levees to dams, urgently needs to be updated, and that flood management practices need to be rethought.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2024

She dropped her forehead against the lichens and rethought what had gone between them.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George