resumption
noun
re·sump·tion
ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 
1
: an act or instance of resuming : recommencement
2
: a return to payment in specie
Examples of resumption in a Sentence
The rain has stopped, but we're still waiting for the resumption of the game.
Resumption of peace talks is expected soon.
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The Peruvian Ombudsman’s Office announced on Wednesday that protesters had reached an agreement to suspend demonstrations for 72 hours and allow the resumption of transit services.
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Jimena De La Quintana, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
And even in recent interviews given to promote the residency’s resumption, other band members were cagey about exactly what went down, before Neil himself let the cat out of the bag.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
In conclusion, the resumption of Fed rate cuts should be a positive sign for stocks if historical precedents remain intact.
—Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The resumption of federal student loan repayments last year sparked concern that even more teachers could leave their jobs, worsening the shortages of educators.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Jimena De La Quintana, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
And even in recent interviews given to promote the residency’s resumption, other band members were cagey about exactly what went down, before Neil himself let the cat out of the bag.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
In conclusion, the resumption of Fed rate cuts should be a positive sign for stocks if historical precedents remain intact.
—Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The resumption of federal student loan repayments last year sparked concern that even more teachers could leave their jobs, worsening the shortages of educators.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resumption
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“Resumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resumption. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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resumption
noun
re·sump·tion
ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən
: the action of resuming
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