retread

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Similarly, Raymond James analyst Chris Meekins said the plan unveiled on Thursday is “a retread of previously advocated-for positions and there is no legislative path forward for much of it, in our view.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

But what if what seemed a tired retread was actually poised on the cutting edge of televised entertainment?

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

There was only one retread and even that one, a reprise of the standout “Traffic Altercation,” was worth revisiting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

“Gladiator II” and “Alien: Romulus” are Ridley Scott properties that heavily retread ground covered in the original conceits that inspired them.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024

He turned, as these thoughts passed through his mind, and began hastily to retread his footsteps towards the castle.

From The Abbot by Scott, Walter, Sir