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retest

British  
/ riːˈtɛst /

verb

  1. to test (something) again or differently

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“However, with neither side showing any clear willingness to back down, traders increasingly believe Brent may need to retest its previous highs before price pressure becomes intense enough to force a political resolution,” Munnelly added.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

My doctor said he would retest my levels in a couple of weeks to be sure it wasn’t a mistake, which frankly seemed petty to me.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

“When she took the retest, there was someone behind her just constantly looking and constantly observing her, and she felt that pressure negatively affected her performance,” her husband, Daniel Kim, said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

A retest is scheduled for Sunday and local media reports say Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopters will be used to transport examination papers.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

The retest was given a few weeks after the original exam.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

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