Example Sentences

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The S&P 500 has retreated below its 200-day moving average less than 30 times over the past 75 years, and normally recaptures it within 10 days.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

This fall, it will unveil its first studio album in 26 years: “Rack,” a raucous record that recaptures the lunging momentum, stealth nuance and unhinged Yow-isms of its best work.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Lorraine Ali of the Los Angeles Times said the spin-off "recaptures the power, grandeur of the original."

From Reuters • Aug. 19, 2022

The wooden auditorium recaptures the look and atmosphere of a venue that was originally sited where 10 Downing Street now stands.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2022

“I love you,” he says again, and recaptures my face with his other hand.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon