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resurgence

American  
[ri-sur-juhns] / rɪˈsɜr dʒəns /

noun

  1. the act or fact of rising again or returning; revival.

    There has been a resurgence of polio in countries where vaccination is viewed with suspicion.

Etymology

Origin of resurgence

resurg(ent) ( def. ) + -ence ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Activist campaigns reached an all-time high of 255 last year, fueled by M&A resurgence and equity market volatility.

From Barron's

At the helm of its brand resurgence is Joon Silverstein, a chief marketing officer who only began describing herself as a marketer a few years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal

Similar to vinyl records that saw a resurgence among millennial customers, DVDs are enjoying a comeback with some Gen Z buyers, even though the discs no longer drive significant studio profits.

From Los Angeles Times

At the centre of this resurgence are reality TV-style trot audition programmes, where tens of thousands of aspiring singers compete for stardom.

From BBC

A few different factors are influencing this resurgence.

From MarketWatch

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