as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
a call for the reanimation of curfew ordinances that were discarded decades ago
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Series co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, and revival showrunner Saladin Patterson shared a post on Instagram alongside images of Joss and his King of the Hill character, John Redcorn.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025 -
Just two days before the fatal shooting, Joss disrupted a panel about the upcoming King of the Hill revival at the ATX TV Festival.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Both those programs have experienced a resurgence with new leadership.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 June 2025
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The 1990s saw a resurgence in family vacations, with many families opting for long trips to beaches, national parks and other destinations.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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As the source of life, water brings rebirth, renewal and rejuvenation, according to the hotel.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The track saw a rebirth when Presley's version was featured on the soundtrack and as a plot point in Practical Magic in 1998.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The best of all worlds would be a Rozier resurrection in that regard.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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Four centuries and 32 years after Christopher Marlowe’s death, the playwright is getting a West End resurrection alongside William Shakespeare — and Variety has an exclusive first look at the stars bringing this literary rivalry to life.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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