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retest

British  
/ riːˈtɛst /

verb

  1. to test (something) again or differently

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Gold could retest resistance at $4,200 per ounce if the current rebound continues, though the broader technical outlook remains bearish and resistance could prove difficult to break.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Goulty has been disqualified from driving for five years and must take an extended retest, while Mohammad was disqualified for two years but will not need to take an extended retest.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

“However, with neither side showing any clear willingness to back down, traders increasingly believe Brent may need to retest its previous highs before price pressure becomes intense enough to force a political resolution,” Munnelly added.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

My doctor said he would retest my levels in a couple of weeks to be sure it wasn’t a mistake, which frankly seemed petty to me.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

To make the retest results convincing, some non-cheaters were needed as a control group.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

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