Definition of "resurgent" []

• Experiencing or tending to bring about renewal or revival. (adjective)
• Sweeping or surging back again. (adjective)

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• "His pause was almost wistful, and he looked at her and studied her with a caressing softness that ran through her in resurgent thrills."
• "In other words, the military sees itself persuing both an occupation-as-nation-building and military action against recalcitrant elements supporting, aiding, abetting, or otherwise interfering with the pursuit of al Qaeda, namely the resurgent Taliban."
• "KING: Romney labels the resurgent John McCain a Washington insider."