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Congress sent Jackson a bill to recharter the Bank of the United States in early July 1832, and he replied with a thunderous veto message excoriating special privileges.

From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018

In 1832, in the midst of his re-election campaign, Jackson, in the pivotal event of his presidency, vetoed a bill to recharter and keep in existence the Second Bank of the United States.

From Time • Jan. 14, 2016

CEO Don Mayer wants to recharter as a benefit corporation if the Vermont law is passed, in part because he is considering selling a stake in the company to raise funds for a third store.

From BusinessWeek • Apr. 22, 2010

To cut their losses, companies offered to recharter their vessels to other shipping firms at bargain-basement prices.

From Time Magazine Archive

Well, then, in order to play safe and protect you, suppose I charter her from you, contingent on my ability to recharter her to some responsible shipping firm.

From Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)