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Britannica Dictionary definition of RECLAIM
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to get back (something that was lost or taken away)
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Sons and daughters are proudly reclaiming the traditions that their parents had forgotten.
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She reclaimed the title of world champion this year.
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You might be able to reclaim some of the money you contributed.
2
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to make (land) available for use by changing its condition
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Environmental groups have been reclaiming contaminated sites.
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Acres of land were reclaimed by conservationists.
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reclaimed swampland
3
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to get (a usable material) from materials that have been used before
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The factory reclaims fibers from textile wastes.
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These bottles were made from reclaimed [=(more commonly) recycled] plastic.
