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Verb
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This scatterplot of stars illuminated the process of stellar evolution and jump-started the field of stellar physics more than a century ago.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026 -
Reaves’ return hasn’t fully jump-started the offense as the guard regains his rhythm after a left oblique strain that sidelined him for four weeks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Additionally, two sources indicated, the company would likely do more testing there if NASA’s Mars Sample Return (MSR) program were resurrected.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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In just two years since it was resurrected, there’s been solid growth at the Scottish event, with the EIFF25 lineup including 43 new feature films — 18 of them world premieres — plus in conversations sessions with major filmmakers including Andrea Arnold, Nia DaCosta, Jeremy Thomas, and Ken Loach.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Lamm told The New York Post that the company believes the moa could return by the early 2030s, while the dodo could be revived within four or five years.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Strong starred in the production of the Arthur Miller play as it was revived in London and later on Broadway.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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In 1994, the newly privatized festival was revitalized by Czech theater and film star Jiří Bartoška.—
Steven Gaydos,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The expansion squad — which revitalized an earlier iteration of the franchise that played in the WNBA from 2000 to 2002 — collected its first victory of the season Tuesday, beating the New York Liberty 98-96.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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But Rice, in keeping with many players, hadn’t looked as sharp in recent months, even if a switch to a deeper role seems to have rejuvenated his form.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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But these warhorses have been rejuvenated in startling ways.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Firefighters rescued a cat from a third floor apartment and resuscitated the animal, according to Clark.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Bert Edlin suffered a serious fall that left him needing to be resuscitated, per SWNS.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Kick-started.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-started. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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