resumption
noun
re·sump·tion
ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 
1
: an act or instance of resuming : recommencement
2
: a return to payment in specie
Examples of resumption in a Sentence
The rain has stopped, but we're still waiting for the resumption of the game.
Resumption of peace talks is expected soon.
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Trump's executive orders also call for accelerating nuclear research at national laboratories around the U.S., building nuclear reactors on federal lands and the resumption of uranium mining and enrichment on American soil.
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 23 May 2025
As seen during Trump’s first administration, an oversupply of food stemming from the U.S. tariffs could lead to lower food prices, said Koike, adding that the resumption of government subsidies for electricity and gas bills in the summer will also create downward pressure on inflation.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 May 2025
There had been hope that Trump’s trip could increase the chances of a ceasefire deal or the resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which Israel has prevented for more than two months.
—Ibrahim Hazboun, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The Trump administration did not appeal parts of the April order that mandated the resumption of Voice of America’s news programming.
—Minho Kim, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 23 May 2025
As seen during Trump’s first administration, an oversupply of food stemming from the U.S. tariffs could lead to lower food prices, said Koike, adding that the resumption of government subsidies for electricity and gas bills in the summer will also create downward pressure on inflation.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 May 2025
There had been hope that Trump’s trip could increase the chances of a ceasefire deal or the resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which Israel has prevented for more than two months.
—Ibrahim Hazboun, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The Trump administration did not appeal parts of the April order that mandated the resumption of Voice of America’s news programming.
—Minho Kim, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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resumption
noun
re·sump·tion
ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən
: the action of resuming
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