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resurgence

American  
[ri-sur-juhns] / rɪˈsɜr dʒəns /

noun

  1. the act or fact of rising again or returning; revival.

    There has been a resurgence of polio in countries where vaccination is viewed with suspicion.

Etymology

Origin of resurgence

resurg(ent) ( def. ) + -ence ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Christmas gatherings may have caused a resurgence in flu and other winter viruses, NHS leaders say.

From BBC

Perhaps the biggest surprise in the quarter was the sudden resurgence of healthcare stock funds, with the average fund in Morningstar’s Health fund category up 13.3%.

From Barron's

Smart glasses, billed as the future of wearable technology, are having a resurgence.

From BBC

The past year and a half has brought a Hudson resurgence, with her high-profile rock album “Glorious,” hit Netflix show “Running Point” and current Oscar buzz.

From Los Angeles Times

But pediatricians and public health officials widely condemned the shift, saying that it would lead to more uncertainty for patients and a resurgence of diseases that had been under control.

From Los Angeles Times

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