Example Sentences

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It also meant that a crew came to literally slash the red carpet in half and retape it to the ground because it was causing so many people to trip.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024

To Vogel’s surprise, Rogers decides not to retape, saying that children need to see that “when adults make plans, sometimes they don’t work.”

From Slate • Nov. 21, 2019

While singing Lizzo’s “Juice,” the host forgot a lyric and had to retape the entire song.

From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2019

Players retape their joints, adjust their pads and change their undershirts and shoes.

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2019

"I wanted to loosen the tape, and so I called the trainer to retape," Serena said.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2012