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re-engage

British  

verb

  1. (intr) to take part in or participate again

    re-engaged in terrorism

  2. (tr) to employ (someone) again

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The theory is that will persuade retail investors and ETFs to re-engage.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

"People are going to lose their jobs...How are you trying to re-engage them in other sectors?" said the delegate from one of Africa's biggest oil and gas producers.

From Barron's Apr. 30, 2026

It plopped itself into the middle of the fight last week, saying that Warner was legally and ethically bound to re-engage with Paramount in search of a higher payout for stockholders.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 17, 2026

On Wednesday the European Parliament's international trade committee said it was suspending the ratification of the deal "until the US decides to re-engage on a path of cooperation rather than confrontation".

From BBC Jan. 21, 2026

The form of parole, shown as an annexure, begins-- "I, the undersigned, hereby place myself on my honour not to re-engage in hostilities in the present war between Great Britain and Germany."

From With Botha in the Field by Ritchie, Eric Moore

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