regrowth
Britishnoun
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the growing back of hair, plants, etc
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the resurgence of an industry, economy, etc
Example Sentences
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However, even in mice with normal DNA repair, young animals still experienced NDMA-induced double-strand breaks, rapid cell regrowth, and widespread mutations that were not seen in adults.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026
The method allows light into the bottom of hedgerows to promote dense, vertical regrowth, which in turn provides cover for animals and birds during the winter months.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
Her findings demonstrate that commercial logging releases greenhouse gases and stops the natural cycle of regrowth, preventing the forest floor from sharing carbon resources.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
Even as the science around hair regrowth is evolving, the cultural and commercial changes may be what’s driving investor interest.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026
Their digging to extract the tuber loosened and aerated the soil and fostered regrowth.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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