reassert itself

phrase

: to start to have an effect again after a period of not having an effect
Traditional values have reasserted themselves.

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Republicans are betting that the state's deep red lean will reassert itself — buoyed by the fact that Alaskans rejected Peltola in the 2024 House race. — Maham Javaid, NPR, 27 July 2026 For Golden State, this is the kind of game that elite teams win on the road, and for Indiana, this is a good chance to reassert itself as a contender. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 13 July 2026 Some remain hopeful that the structural case for Asia private equity will reassert itself once the uncertainty clears. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026 Intel needs a big swing—and a long ball—to reassert itself in the desktop processor world. — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassert itself

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“Reassert itself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassert%20itself. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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