as in resuming
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we can proceed with the meeting as soon as everyone has returned from lunch
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After the October 2018 peak, the SPX saw a sharp correction before resuming its secular uptrend.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026 -
In 2025, the center was reopened under a new contract with private operators, resuming its use for family detention.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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As well as continuing to restore water service to his residence after the initial altercation.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Return to Earth and splashdown After the lunar flyby, the crew will spend several days heading back to Earth while continuing to conduct deep-space tests, including evaluations of power systems, thermal controls, and crew operations far beyond low Earth orbit.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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China appears to be restarting its purchases of US oil and gas as the Iran war disrupts shipments from the Middle East.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The company was still under an injunction from a federal judge to give notice to the court and wait 10 days before restarting pipeline operations.—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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In April 2021 it was announced by Pacific Theatres that the venue would not be reopening.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The plan reportedly would include a ceasefire and Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.—
Daniel Kurtzer,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Proceeding (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeding%20%28with%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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