restoration
noun
the act of restoring; renewal, revival, or reestablishment.
prerestoration
-
a word derived from
restoration.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Maddin, who compares “The Chase” to David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet,” supplies a commentary filled with love for the movie — not least its battered condition prerestoration.
From New York Times ● May 26, 2016
