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make a comeback

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  1. Also, stage a comeback. Achieve a success after retirement or failure, as in After years in mediocre movies, she made a comeback on Broadway, or The humble hamburger is about to stage a comeback. [Colloquial; c. 1920] Also see come back, def. 1.

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Defensive stocks have lagged behind for now, but that doesn’t mean they won’t make a comeback, particularly if AI-related concerns return.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"Ronda came to me and said there is only one person she would make a comeback for and it has been her dream to make this fight happen between us," said Carano.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The actor has since attempted to make a comeback.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Lamar Villere, a portfolio manager with Villere & Co., also thinks quality value stocks will make a comeback.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

Someday the all-purpose they may make a comeback, but for now it’s considered a mistake.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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