retake
verb (used with object)
to take again; take back.
has been retaking
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present perfect progressiveof retake (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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For weeks, it has been retaking occupied towns, one after another.
From New York Times ● Oct. 10, 2022
But in the north, Ukraine has been retaking some territory, emboldening some Ukrainians to envision pushing Russian forces out of the country entirely.
From New York Times ● May 17, 2022
The area is held by the Taliban, which has been retaking ground from the military in recent weeks.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2021
