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to give an oral or written account of in some detail
a novel that recounted an American soldier's adventures among the samurai warriors of 19th-century Japan
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Recent Examples of recount
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
The robot was able to do things like recount the user’s to-do list and even tell the dog to get off the couch.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 25 Nov. 2025
Cheney and Bush took office under a cloud of controversy after the Supreme Court ended Florida's recount during the 2000 presidential election.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
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This fascinating début memoir recounts its author’s career on the lower rungs of China’s consumer economy.
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On Monday, McGrane and a team of 17 election officials from his office led the recount, which was done by hand.
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After he was arrested in August 2023, Wei was asked by FBI investigators to describe his actions involving the Chinese intelligence agent.—
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Words can't describe how much he's done for me and all the other players.—
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While a once-a-week watering schedule is a good rule of thumb, the correct amount of water and frequency of watering depend on factors such as air temperature, humidity, the amount of light the plant receives, and the type of soil it’s planted in.—
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McMillan has produced 154 more yards and the same amount of touchdowns (7) in roughly half the time that Legette has played over the past two years.—
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Police added that Lattimore was arrested for not telling the officer there was a gun inside the vehicle when asked.—
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Federal prosecutors have launched a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a grand jury previously declined to indict her twice on unrelated criminal charges, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.—
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And that total is without a starting center and the team’s four most notable backups.—
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The Celtics attempted just four free throws, tied for the second-lowest single-game total in franchise history, in their 100-95 loss to San Antonio at TD Garden.—
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George Clooney narrates, the voice of Thoreau is provided by Jeff Goldblum, and Ted Danson, Tate Donovan, and Meryl Streep also lend a hand.—
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The storytelling is helped along by characters who narrate some of the transitional bits.—
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On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.—
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Advertisement On the whole, pop culture’s relationship with autism has become more informed, nuanced, and generally more interesting over the past decade or so.—
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The series chronicles three New Yorkers who come together over their love of true crime podcasts and end up finding themselves at the center of more than a few true crimes.—
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Angel & Vilma Delgadillo's Original Route 66 Gift Shop, housed in Delgadillo’s former barbershop, is Seligman’s iconic institution that chronicles the town’s history through memorabilia.—
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Rhodes reveals that foundation repairs can cost anywhere between $10,000 to $50,000, a hefty sum that will deter many buyers.—
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In exchange for Sonis, Summit FC sent $120,000 to Louisville, a sum that could rise to $160,000 if Sonis hits certain performance conditions.—
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“Recount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recount. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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