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re-entry

/ riːˈɛntrɪ /

noun

  1. the act of retaking possession of land, etc, under a right reserved in an earlier transfer of the property, such as a lease

  2. the return of a spacecraft into the earth's atmosphere

“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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Luka’s svelte summer re-entry goes so well it starts to feel like a revenge tour—a very public showcase designed to reaffirm his popularity, show off that sinewy frame and reset the storyline after a tumultuous year.

It wouldn’t hurt to make plans for both eventualities, and particularly for your full recovery and re-entry into the world.

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According to an internal advisory, seen by Business Insider, Amazon said employees unable to return to the US before the order takes effect should avoid attempting US re-entry "until further guidance is provided".

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In 1952 his re-entry permit to the U.S. was revoked, effectively exiling him for nearly 20 years.

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“Interstellar” earned $15.2 million for its Imax re-entry, and “Coraline” achieved $34 million to commemorate its 15th anniversary.

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