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Definition of Regains
1. regain [v] - See also: regain
Lexicographical Neighbors of Regains
Literary usage of Regains
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Pilgrim's Progress, from this World to that which is to Come by John Bunyan (1806)
"Tender-conscience is enticed by Spiritual-pride—discovers his error, and soon
regains his right ... regains ..."
2. A History of Greece to the Death of Alexander the Great by John Bagnell Bury (1900)
"ATHENS regains THE CHERSONESE AND EUBOEA The death of Epaminondas delivered Athens
from her most dangerous and active enemy ; but the intrigues which he had ..."
3. Southern History of the War by Edward Alfred Pollard (1866)
"The enemy regains the day.—Shameful rout of the Confederates.—The Valley campaign
virtually ended.—SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA.—Breckinridge'n campaign. ..."
4. The Library of American Biography by Jared Sparks (1846)
"regains Possession of his Province. — Banishes the Insurgents. — Dies. — Conclusion.
IN this state of anarchy nearly two years were consumed. ..."
5. The Development of Modern Europe: An Introduction to the Study of Current by James Harvey Robinson, Charles Austin Beard (1908)
"... July, 1848 AUSTRIA regains HER POWER ix ITALY 62. Austria was no less successful
in reestablishing her power in Italy than in Hungary. ..."
6. The Development of Modern Europe: An Introduction to the Study of Current by James Harvey Robinson, Charles Austin Beard (1908)
"AUSTRIA regains HER POWER IN ITALY 62. Austria was no less successful in
reestablishing her power in Italy than in Hungary. The Italians had been unable to ..."
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