retake
verb (used with object)
to take again; take back.
have been retaking
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present perfect progressiveof retake.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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The military also said that 500 former criminals have been mobilized to reinforce Russian ranks in the eastern Donetsk region, where Ukrainian forces have been retaking territory.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2022
Across the country over the past decade, millions of students like Amelia have been retaking classes online as their school districts have tried to boost high school graduation rates and keep struggling students on track.
From Slate ● May 23, 2017
