retake
verb (used with object)
to take again; take back.
Example Sentences
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Cohen: There are no retakes on this, so I knew whatever I do is gonna be in the final shot.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
He did see a silver lining: “If there is a positive for Mr. Bhusri as he retakes the CEO role, it’s that sentiment towards Workday is pretty much at an all-time low.”
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 9, 2026
The ceremony marks the moment that the Catholic church retakes possession of the cathedral, ahead of the first mass to be celebrated on Sunday.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2024
He moves up, asks her to take a step back and retakes the photo.
From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2024
Marion retakes 150 American prisoners at Nelson's Ferry.
From A Sketch of the life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a history of his brigade by James, William Dobein
