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revive

[ri-vahyv] / rɪˈvaɪv /


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But over the past few weeks, prices have started moving higher once again, as concerns about inflation and the credibility of the Federal Reserve appear to be helping revive investor interest.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

The reforms are an attempt to revive London’s fortunes as a listing destination, rolling back rules introduced in 2018.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Just last month, Microsoft began layoffs of 20% of its Xbox employees as part of a sweeping reorganization to revive the company’s lagging games division.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Iranian lawmaker Hassan Ghashghavi, spokesman for the parliament's national security commission, said on Sunday that mediators were trying to revive the US-Iran memorandum of understanding that was agreed in June.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

The sun sank beneath the horizon as we landed, and as I touched the shore I felt those cares and fears revive which soon were to clasp me and cling to me for ever.

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley

Press freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders, which had a representative in court, wrote on social media that the trial "revives hope that justice will finally be served for a crime perpetrated nearly nine years ago".

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

The effort to establish a West Coast coal export terminal revives a fight that has played out repeatedly in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

Upon that appointment, Hegseth described him as "a generational leader" who will "help ensure the Army revives the warrior ethos, rebuilds for the modern battlefield, and deters our enemies around the world".

From BBC Apr. 3, 2026

Dessert revives malt bread as French toast alongside sea buckthorn and pumpkin held through autumn and sharpened into sorbet.

From Salon Mar. 8, 2026

So I lean back against the headrest, spinning through Bram’s music list as the heater revives my fingers.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

The prospect of oil prices remaining elevated for the time being has revived concerns over inflation and boosted the chances of interest rate increases.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

But the deal has been revived, with Johnson now involved in the exchange.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The statement on Thursday revived those theories, as many wondered why there were no photos of McConnell leaving the rehabilitation center.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

Industry legend Susan Kamil revived the imprint in 1993 under what was then called Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

He revived a bit over a large bowl of porridge, and by the time he’d started on toast, the rest of the team had turned up.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

Zapata Mijares said reviving the theater could also help nearby businesses.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

But so far, the tariffs haven’t done much to advance two of the administration’s central goals for them: closing the trade deficit and reviving factory jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Burnham was described as speaking about his hope that devolution could help re-industrialise the UK, "creating jobs, transforming high streets and reviving local economies."

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The Balkan nation has even pinned part of its bid to join the European Union on reviving the site -- with environmental benchmarks required for membership closely tied to the salina's health.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

“Oh, Mr. de Winter,” she said, “there is something I’ve been wanting to ask you for ages. Now tell me, is there any chance of you reviving the Manderley fancy dress ball?”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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