reattach
Americanverb
Example Sentences
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But since they’re immortal, they can simply reattach their own limbs and plop their heads back in place.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
The dog's owner drove to the hospital with the finger on ice but surgeons were not able to reattach it.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2024
She recommends using industry-specific needles to reattach loose buttons, preventing loss or further damage.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024
After a New York City firefighter lost his thumb in 1976, Dr. Strauch tried to reattach it.
From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2024
Ever since I tore my ACL in October and had the surgery to reattach the tendon, I haven’t been able to do anything in PE.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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