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Baker Mayfield has revived that franchise — and his own career.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

He, his wife and another of the ship's passengers later died of the virus, which has revived bitter memories of the emergence of Covid-19, despite health experts downplaying similarities between the viruses.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Abel is scrutinizing Berkshire’s businesses and stock portfolio, has revived a stock-buyback program and is stepping up interests in Japan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly told MarketWatch that all announcements regarding troop deployments will come from the Department of War, referring to the unofficial name that the Pentagon has revived for the Defense Department.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

After expulsion from the sunny plains of Italy and Spain, it has revived among the polar snows.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 by Various