reattach
Americanverb
Example Sentences
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But since they’re immortal, they can simply reattach their own limbs and plop their heads back in place.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
The dog's owner drove to the hospital with the finger on ice but surgeons were not able to reattach it.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2024
After a New York City firefighter lost his thumb in 1976, Dr. Strauch tried to reattach it.
From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2024
Work crews were able Wednesday to repair and reattach the arms on the Jesus statue.
From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2023
With a smile on my face, I fetched my electronics kit and prepared to reattach the lead.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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