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regaining

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ// UK //ɹɪɡˈeɪnɪŋ// re·gain·ing

v. getting something back that you lost or that was taken away. You use this when you find your balance, health, or control again.

v. the present participle of 'regain'; refers to the act of recovering possession or use of something previously lost. Typically describes the restoration of abstract qualities like health, composure, or control.


SIMPLE

She is slowly regaining her strength after the flu.

CONTEXTUAL

After a difficult start to the match, the team is finally regaining its confidence and scoring goals.

COMPLEX

The central bank is focused on regaining the public's trust by implementing more transparent policies and stabilizing the national currency after months of volatility.

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The verb is transitive and requires a direct object representing the thing being recovered.

Pitfall

He is regaining back his health.He is regaining his health.Regaining already implies 'getting back', so adding the word 'back' is redundant.

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