Sentence example with the word 'retaking'

retaking

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In 1510 a second expedition against Malacca was sent out from Portugal under the command of Diogo Mendez de Vasconcellos, but d'Alboquerque retained it at Cochin to aid him in the retaking of Goa, and it was not until 1511 that the great viceroy could spare time to turn his attention to the scene of Siqueira's failure.   [Please select]

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In that river, on the 7th of September, 1676, there appeared this fleet of the King's Governor, set on retaking Virginia.   [Please select]

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No great battles were fought, but there were several skirmishes, and much taking and retaking of castles and towns.   [Please select]

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The news of the retaking of Front Royal had stirred the whole train.   [Please select]

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But James was unequal to the task he had assumed, incapable either of preserving Ireland or retaking England.   [Please select]

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They soon learned to fish on their own account, and when satisfied, would amuse themselves by quitting and retaking their prey.   [Please select]

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He did not wait to release all of them, for he was too anxious to try his plan of retaking the ship.   [Please select]

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retakes - retaking - retaliate