regain
IPA: rɪgˈeɪn
noun
- The act or process of regaining something.
- (textiles) The amount of width a woven cloth grows by when the fibers swell, used to determine the width of the reed to use in weaving.
verb
- (transitive) To get back; to recover possession of.
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Examples of "regain" in Sentences
- He tried to regain the crown.
- They must regain leadership role.
- Poonsawat determined to regain title.
- He regained the seat in this election.
- The man regained composure and followed.
- The latter name has regained preeminence.
- Maybe you are the one that needs to regain it.
- The intent was to regain speed at the top of the loop.
- It regained parochial status in the middle of the 15th century.
- Doggett regains consciousness, but is breathing with the help of a respirator.
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