reclaim
verb (used with object)
to bring (uncultivated areas or wasteland) into a condition for cultivation or other use.
has reclaimed
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present perfectof reclaim (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Burger King has reclaimed the No. 2 spot among U.S. burger chains, bumping aside Wendy’s in terms of U.S. sales over the 12 months ended June 30, company filings show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Since then, Tesla has reclaimed both its 200-day simple moving average and its 21-day exponential moving average, reinforcing the improving technical backdrop.
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
In April, software stocks enjoyed a sharp relief rally, along with the rest of the U.S. equity market, which has reclaimed record territory on hopes for a lasting truce in the Iran war.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026
The port has reclaimed some land from the sea to create an additional processing area.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
I had never seen the kitten before, and its owner has reclaimed it since.
From The Book of This and That by Robert Lynd
