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Pronunciation: [ɹɪɡˈe͡ɪnɪŋ] (IPA)

Regaining is a term that refers to the act of recovering or restoring something that has been lost or taken away. Synonyms for regaining include retrieval, recovery, reclaiming, reacquiring, recouping, restoring, and resumption. Retrieval is the act of retrieving something that was lost, while recovery refers to the process of getting something back to its previous state. Reclaiming is the act of taking something back that was lost or stolen, and reacquiring is the process of gaining back something that was lost or given away. Recouping is the act of recovering something that was lost or spent, and restoring is the act of returning something to its original condition. Resumption refers to the act of restarting something after it has been interrupted or stopped.

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Usage examples for Regaining

Circling round a few blocks and regaining the main street a little below the hotel, he entered the telegraph office.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
The triumphant smile on the visiting churchman's face relaxed into an expression of combined amazement and dismay when, upon regaining the paper, he learned that Mr. English had reconstructed the first line, so that it read: Elisha English and Son $50.00 This column will serve two purposes-to illustrate the truly American spirit of levity in which Eugene Field regarded politics and politicians, and also the extent and general character of his daily "wood sawing" for nearly twelve years.
"Eugene Field, A Study In Heredity And Contradictions"
Slason Thompson
While it held as a matter of abstract political ethics that a nation subjugated against its will by another nation is justified in regaining its independence, if it can do so, by any means at its disposal, including force, yet as a matter of practical Irish politics it renounced the use of force unequivocally.
"The Evolution of Sinn Fein"
Robert Mitchell Henry

Famous quotes with Regaining

  • We don't think that we are in a quarrel with anybody. We may have a difference of opinion, but we'll not allow such differences of opinion to grow into a problem that stands in the way of reconstructing the country and regaining the democratic path.
    Rafik Hariri
  • We oppose occupation of land by force and we believe in dialogue as the method for regaining Arab rights. This is the spirit of the Great Arab Revolt.
    King Hussein
  • I am pleased to tell you that he is finally getting some rest and is regaining his appetite as well.
    LaToya Jackson
  • Positioning the brand and regaining trust are all smart things for us to do and those are the litmus tests for any decisions we make.
    John McKinley
  • They said that Seven was a former Borg who had been human and had been assimilated. She was regaining her humanity. I had no interest in this character.
    Jeri Ryan

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