reclaim
verb (used with object)
to bring (uncultivated areas or wasteland) into a condition for cultivation or other use.
was reclaiming
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past progressiveof reclaim.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In his speech, he said Syria was "reclaiming its rightful place among the nations of the world" and expressed solidarity with the people of Gaza.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2025
"You are slandering me incorrectly. What you're saying is dishonest," Kennedy said, pointing angrily in her direction, while the congresswoman declared she was reclaiming her time.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2023
The president wanted a photo to go out showing that he was reclaiming the territory.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 2, 2020
Hirono sighed loudly and cut Walker off, saying she was "reclaiming my time."
From Fox News ● May 6, 2020
Reality was reclaiming her from that unreal realm of doctors and nurses and the dozy detached period of her convalescence.
From Star-Dust by Fannie Hurst
