verb (usually followed by 'for' or another preposition) as in strong fondness

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regain, recover, redress

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Example Sentences

Example:The town tried to regain control of the land that had been mismanaged by the previous administration.

Definition:to return to a possession or privilege that was lost or taken away; to re-claim, recover

From regain

Example:The area is working towards the recovery of the land that was previously used for industrial purposes.

Definition:to regain; to come to be in a state of health or normal condition

From recover

Example:The community sought redress for the polluted environment they had to reclaim from the industrial waste.

Definition:to make amends for; to give compensation or satisfaction for a grievance or wrong

From redress