comeback

comeback
noun
ADJECTIVE
amazing, big, dramatic, good, great, incredible, remarkable, strong, successful
long-awaited (esp. BrE)
political
fourth-quarter, second-half, etc.
VERB + COMEBACK
make, mount, stage

He made one of the most remarkable comebacks in modern politics.

attempt
COMEBACK + NOUN
trail

The player is on the comeback trail after a serious knee injury.

attempt
victory

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