as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity the media coverage of the dramatic escape has rewaked concerns about security at the prison

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  • The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication revives the signature bi-retrograde display and adds a flying tourbillon and a minute repeater for a full-on high-watchmaking spectacle. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Emergency crews were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at a hospital, officials said.
    Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
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  • Trump resurrected that version of the program, with law enforcement agencies in Florida signing over 100 task force model agreements since February.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Easter is still a few days away, but the Lorde has been resurrected.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2025
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  • Sewell Avery, chairman of Montgomery Ward & Co., refused to renew a union contract on orders of the War Labor Board.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Yes, Fire Country has been renewed for a fourth season.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Rewake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewake. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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