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as in to revive
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
she hopes to resuscitate the currently defunct charity organization
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as in to resurrect
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
people trying to resuscitate some old theories that the assassination was really an act of conspiracy
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Recent Examples of resuscitate
Montana Congressional District 1 This Montana congressional district was actually eliminated in 1993 before being resuscitated in January 2023, being apportioned after the 2020 Census.
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Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
That middle ground entails standing by Biden’s multilateralism and his investment in old alliances and new partnerships, moves that have resuscitated U.S.-led collective action and restored the nation’s image as a team player.
—Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024
The Times, owned by USA Today owner Gannett, also broke stories about the rally tragedy, including interviews with a witness to the shooting and a local GOP official who tried to help resuscitate Corey Comperatore, the local fireman who was killed.
—Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 20 July 2024
The Yankees stay alive The New York Yankees, facing elimination for the first time this postseason, resuscitated their season in Game 4 of the World Series not from a long ball from Aaron Judge or Giancarlo Stanton or Juan Soto, but Anthony Volpe, their shortstop.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
That middle ground entails standing by Biden’s multilateralism and his investment in old alliances and new partnerships, moves that have resuscitated U.S.-led collective action and restored the nation’s image as a team player.
—Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024
The Times, owned by USA Today owner Gannett, also broke stories about the rally tragedy, including interviews with a witness to the shooting and a local GOP official who tried to help resuscitate Corey Comperatore, the local fireman who was killed.
—Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 20 July 2024
The Yankees stay alive The New York Yankees, facing elimination for the first time this postseason, resuscitated their season in Game 4 of the World Series not from a long ball from Aaron Judge or Giancarlo Stanton or Juan Soto, but Anthony Volpe, their shortstop.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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In Austin, Penfold Theatre revives razor-sharp 'Art,' a comic drama about friendship In addition to underwriting the big Spanish-language shows, Austin Opera will use the Butler endowment to fund residences, workshops and new pieces.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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When the caper drama was revived in summer 2021 as Freevee’s Leverage: Redemption, Hodge — as did co-stars Gina Bellman, Christian Kane and Beth Riesgraf — reprised his role from the TNT series.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024
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In his appeal, Allen could resurrect the issue of judicial bias ― that Gull was not a neutral arbiter but a judge who has shown explicit favoritism of the prosecution.Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Nov. 2024
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Reps of former horror icon Peter Cushing will be all too aware of this as they are currently tied up in a legal battle after Cushing was resurrected in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story a decade ago.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Rescue Our Medical Care campaign had sought to engage the hospital in negotiations to restore acute psychiatric beds and create a patient protection fund, citing HCA’s business practices and divestment of health services.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The eyebrow shows those factors most clearly, and Topaz restores the most detail.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The tax initially was approved by voters in 1985 and renewed in 2004.Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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The constitutional amendment renews approval for the state using Minnesota State Lottery revenue for conservation, raises the amount of lottery money the state can spend each year and creates a new advisory council to decide how to award grants.Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
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Once renowned for their timeless elegance, these spaces are being thoughtfully designed and refreshed to offer guests a rich, immersive experience that honors their past while introducing a contemporary sensibility.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Don’t miss out on unbeatable savings to refresh his style for the season.Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Resuscitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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