retook

Example Sentences

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Protests against the Taliban, especially by women, have been rare in Afghanistan since they retook power in August 2021.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

First, last year, Overdeck retook Lyons’s seat on the management committee, though Lyons remained co-CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

When Elvis retook the stage in 1969, he hadn’t performed before a live audience in nine years and he’d gotten a little uncool.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

The Wolves retook the lead eight minutes later, Jeanuel Belocian unpicking the Leipzig defence with a simple pass for Svanberg to score.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Every time Luke came up next to her, she retook his hand.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss