repopulate
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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In experiments with mice, researchers at the University of Zurich found that specialized support cells can repopulate damaged parts of the brain in an unusual way.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
Tuesday, the Orange County Fire Authority announced that the decision to fully repopulate the evacuation zone was made in coordination with law enforcement, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Orange County Public Health Department.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
They arrive in the Kanto region to find a - very cute - post-apocalyptic scene, which they must rebuild and repopulate with other Pokémon by creating suitable homes and habitats.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
That, in turn, would eventually help them repopulate the entire region.
From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2025
“Yeah, but who do you think you’d end up with? I mean, we’d all have to pair up and have babies, right? To repopulate the planet.”
From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead
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