reinstate
verb (used with object)
to put back or establish again, as in a former position or state.
are reinstating
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present progressiveof reinstate.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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At the same time, judges and courts around the country are handing out temporary restraining orders and injunctions, and they are reinstating government workers fired without cause.
From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2025
Still, some schools and businesses are reinstating mask mandates and other restrictions.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 25, 2023
Italy, Spain and other European countries are reinstating or stiffening mask mandates as their hospitals struggle with influx of COVID-19 patients.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2022
Schools are reinstating mask mandates and, in some cases, dealing with virus outbreaks, sending students home to quarantine.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 1, 2021
But with the high season around the corner, airlines are reinstating service and adding new flights to boot.
From New York Times ● Dec. 17, 2018
