comeback

A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity or underperformance.

• That fad went out with the eighties, but I think it's making a comeback.

A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.

• I wish I had thought of a quick comeback for his comment.

An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.

• Newcastle produced a stunning comeback from 4-0 down to earn a draw that shocked title hopefuls Arsenal.

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