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reentry
[ ree-en-tree ]
noun
- an act of reentering.
- the return from outer space into the earth's atmosphere of an earth-orbiting satellite, spacecraft, rocket, or the like.
- Law. the retaking of possession under a right reserved in a prior conveyance.
- Also called reentry card. Bridge, Whist. a card that will win a trick enabling one to regain the lead previously lost, especially the lead from a particular hand.
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As we struggled to break 130 kph, he glanced at me and our black Peugeot shook like a shuttle on reentry.
The reentry process was different for everyone, just as the war experience was different.
After a structural inspection, the White House was cleared for reentry.
President Barack Obama is causing quite a stir in the national prisoner reentry movement with his comments on Michael Vick.
This permit allows reentry into the park at any time during the current season.
The records indicate that you made some effort here in Washington to obtain reentry into Mexico, and you were unable to do so.
I am particularly happy at the reentry of Malesherbes into the Council.
After this dazzling reentry into favor, every one expected to see the position of Madame de Maintenon become less favorable.
The loop of thread was retained by a hook-shaped pin to become enchained with the next loop at the reentry of the needle.
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