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to reclaim
01
to get back something that has been lost, taken away, etc.
Transitive: to reclaim sth
Examples
After years of legal battles, she finally reclaimed her family's ancestral land.
02
to recycle and obtain useful material from waste
Transitive: to reclaim recyclable waste
Examples
The company reclaimed plastic bottles from landfills and turned them into new packaging materials.
03
to train or domesticate a wild or unruly animal
Transitive: to reclaim an animal
Examples
The experienced horse trainer worked tirelessly to reclaim the wild mustang.
04
to help someone overcome negative behaviors or habits
Transitive: to reclaim sb
Examples
The mentorship program aims to reclaim troubled youth from a life of crime.
05
to restore waste land for agricultural or other productive purposes
Transitive: to reclaim land
Examples
The farmers reclaimed the marshlands by draining them and converting them into fertile fields.
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