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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.
He reclaimed his stolen bicycle by tracking it down and retrieving it from the pawn shop.
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.
The school launched a campaign to reclaim used notebooks and paper to reduce waste.
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.
It took months of dedicated effort to reclaim the aggressive dog.
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.
The community outreach initiative works to reclaim individuals involved in gang activity.
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.
Engineers implemented a project to reclaim coastal wetlands for rice cultivation.
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