regain

/rɪˈɡeɪn/
verb
  1. To get back something that was lost or taken away.
    • The team fought hard to regain the lead in the final minutes.
    • After months of therapy, she was able to regain the use of her arm.
    • He moved back to his hometown to regain a sense of belonging.
  2. To reach or return to a previous state, position, or condition.
    • The economy is slowly regaining its strength after the recession.
    • The hiker stopped to regain his breath after the steep climb.
    • She took a deep breath to regain her composure before speaking.
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