retrace

Example Sentences

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Using old field photographs and careful detective work, Sereno and his colleagues retraced the locations in east-central Wyoming where several classic dinosaur mummies had first been uncovered in the early 1900s.

From Science Daily

Garza, a celebrated author and distinguished professor at the University of Houston, literally retraced her sister’s footsteps as a young college student to better understand her world before her death.

From Washington Post

To research the book, he retraced some of Younghusband’s steps across Asia and battled with librarians in Kolkata, trying to gain access to the lieutenant colonel’s diplomatic cables.

From Washington Post

Strong data on spending and core prices saw the S&P 500 crack support at 4,000 on Friday and retrace 61.2% of this year's rally.

From Reuters

Falk joins the family at the festival as they distribute missing-person leaflets in a bid to jog memories and retrace steps.

From Seattle Times