Find the location of something that was missed or lost

Usage examples of regaining.

But, by a prodigious effort of will, he succeeded in regaining his composure.

It was, undoubtedly, in the hope of regaining your former position that you entered into a conspiracy against a magnanimous prince with these vile wretches!

By a terrible effort Blanche had succeeded in regaining her selfpossession, in some measure at least.

However, he was also aware that if he remained in the east much longer, he would lose all chance of regaining what he considered as his rightful position in Rome.

Cursing, Pug turned and was confronted by the sight of the black-robed Tsurani regaining his feet.

She thought it strange, yet reassuring, that his Valheru powers had become more pronounced and acute only since regaining his humanity.

The morning of the following day was quite well advanced when Haldane awoke from his long oblivion, and, after regaining consciousness, he lay a full hour longer trying to realize his situation, and to think of some plan by which he might best recover his lost position.

And yet there is no occasion for the weakest to falter before this infinite requirement, for God himself in spirit is present everywhere to aid all in regaining the lost image of himself.

We were a long time regaining a sense of the world around us and even longer parting.

Hawkes replaced it with determination, and steeled himself as he crawled, trying to keep his foe from regaining his blade.