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Khaled Khatib, 27, a worker at a non-governmental organization in northwest Syria, said he is increasingly afraid that the government will recapture control of the remaining opposition territory.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2023

That and a lack of progress in U.S.-backed peace talks is fueling fears that the insurgents will recapture power and reimpose their harsh interpretation of Islamist rule.

From Reuters • Jul. 23, 2021

“We think this turf will recapture the original design intent,” Coore says.

From Golf Digest • Jan. 1, 2020

Keck and other state officials are optimistic that 60-bed unit will regain certification and the state will recapture a part of the monthly federal payments.

From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2017

Now Burgoyne's army has surrendered and winter is close at hand, it is certain that there will be no further operations here, except perhaps that the Americans will recapture the place.

From True to the Old Flag A Tale of the American War of Independence by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)