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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Comparing encounters with Chinese nationals in October and November 2023 to the same months in 2024, Cartwright found a 76 percent reduction in encounters, despite the resumption of deportation flights.
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Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
The volcano's activity will likely proceed with further pauses and resumptions.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Her visit will mark a resumption of U.S. diplomatic engagement with the transitional government in Syria.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
This pullback offers an opportunity to add bullish exposure, particularly as momentum indicators stabilize and suggest a resumption of the prior trend.
—CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
The volcano's activity will likely proceed with further pauses and resumptions.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Her visit will mark a resumption of U.S. diplomatic engagement with the transitional government in Syria.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
This pullback offers an opportunity to add bullish exposure, particularly as momentum indicators stabilize and suggest a resumption of the prior trend.
—CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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resumption
noun
re·sump·tion
ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən
: the action of resuming
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