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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Now, a new study on the diet of gray wolves suggests that the population regrowth is a result of the animals feasting on cattle, as their natural prey sources remain comparatively scarce.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
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
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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