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Definition
begin or take on again
- They waited until the door closed after him, then resumed their seats; they did not look at one another.2.6 Part 2 Chapter 6 — Miracle Metal (11% in)
- He was describing in over colored detail her month of convalescence in the lonely cabin of a sheepherder, then her heroic trudging down fifty miles of mountain trails for the sake of resuming her duties to the people in this grave hour of national emergency.3.3 Part 3 Chapter 3 — Anti-Greed (72% in)
- "I've never felt better in my life!" he snapped, resuming his pacing.3.4 Part 3 Chapter 4 — Anti-Life (34% in)
- Train service will be resumed at once.3.5 Part 3 Chapter 5 — Their Brothers' Keepers (83% in)
- "Look," said Mr. Thompson placatingly, resuming the edge of his seat.3.8 Part 3 Chapter 8 — The Egoist (55% in)
- Galt resumed his pacing.3.8 Part 3 Chapter 8 — The Egoist (76% in)
There are no more uses of "resume" in Atlas Shrugged.
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