How to Use recount in a Sentence

recount

1 of 2 verb
  • Klepper goes on to recount the case, with plenty of jokes.
    — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2026
  • But the going was slow, the two men recounted.
    — Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The woman took the stand last week, recounting the crime.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
  • My children fall over each other to recount events from the same party.
    — Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
  • King recounted as a guest on Winfrey's talk show.
    — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The menus for state dinners are recounted in detail.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
  • The robot was able to do things like recount the user’s to-do list and even tell the dog to get off the couch.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Hamid, now 47, recounts it now in a way that’s thoughtful and matter-of-fact.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Watch Rex recount his pop culture worlds colliding in the clip above.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
  • His body was crumpled, and blood was pouring out his nose, his mother recounted.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024
  • One chapter recounts a childhood illness that left her bedridden for months.
    — Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Juan trades stories with his new friend while on his deathbed, recounting old loves and familial pasts.
    — Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
  • Cortes recounted after the game.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Thiongʼo novel in verse which recounts the Gikuyu creation story.
    — Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Simon recounted to laughter from the crowd.
    — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 8 June 2026
  • Their adventures and their virtues are recounted.
    — Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Thomas brings chills as Hoke recounts a childhood memory.
    — Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Imperioli went on to recount the first time De Niro walked on to the set.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
  • Pelicot recounts this story in her new book, A Hymn to Life.
    — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The rest of her narrative is recounted in the same frank, matter-of-fact style as her paintings.
    — Adam Nossiter, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024
  • My favorite so far recounts his overnight stay in a treehouse hotel near Seattle.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
  • During the trial, the two women faced Gale in court and recounted how their lives changed.
    — Riley Rourke, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • But the book doesn’t settle for just recounting memories.
    — Jack Denton, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
  • While there isn’t footage of the actual speech, observers have recounted its humor.
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Brewer sobbed as McEvoy recounted his side of the story.
    — Louisa Moller, CBS News, 26 May 2026
  • The narrative recounts the girl’s journey through the wilderness.
    — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Hawke recounted to host Kimmel.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
  • One teen recounted nearly drowning in a bathtub at home after a night of heavy drinking.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Fans of the company flocked to Facebook to recount their voyages.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Halsne recounted hearing the first shot three minutes into the mass.
    — Filip Timotija, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025

recount

2 of 2 noun
  • The election was very close and the loser demanded a recount.
  • Frisch gained three votes and Boebert lost one in the recount.
    — Peter Weber, The Week, 13 Dec. 2022
  • The hand recount was part of an audit that is required by a new state law.
    — Grace Segers, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2020
  • Chandrasekhar recounts of Chevy's words.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Past recounts and court challenges have not backed up those assertions.
    — Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Past recounts and court challenges have not backed up those assertions.
    — Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Past recounts and court challenges have not backed up those assertions.
    — Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Past recounts and court challenges have not backed up those assertions.
    — David Wickert, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Past recounts and court challenges have not backed up those assertions.
    — Mark Niesse For The Ajc, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Past recounts and court challenges have not backed up those assertions.
    — David Wickert, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Past recounts and court challenges have not backed up those assertions.
    — David Wickert, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Past recounts and court challenges have not backed up those assertions.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Past recounts and court challenges have not backed up those assertions.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Past recounts and court challenges have not backed up those assertions.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • When to do a recount, how long to give the recount, what kind of resources to put toward that.
    — Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • The razor-thin margin could result in a recount.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Molina’s vote total dropped by one after the recount.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The hearing took place as the state was conducting a third recount of ballots.
    — Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Other crucial issues have arisen, such as, what is a close vote and when is a recount required?
    — Phyllis Tashlik, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Bond said Grogan will pay $10 per precinct for the partial recount.
    — Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Roger Goodell should demand a recount.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The state filed a recount request in September, and it was granted this week.
    — Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Hebert requested a recount, which did not change the outcome but tightened the margin.
    — Dallas News, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Given how slim Boebert's lead was, the race was heading into a recount.
    — Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Watch Dillon' recount Pauline's death in the YouTube video above.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
  • If candidates want to dispute the results, some can request a recount.
    — Time, 7 Nov. 2022
  • The first counter sorted through a box and recorded a number before passing it to the second for a recount.
    — Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 21 July 2023
  • The mission is also observing the recount process.
    — ABC News, 23 June 2026
  • The second clipping recounts the winners of the theater’s big contest.
    — John Ficarra, Washington Post, 8 May 2026
  • The recount took place at the state’s expense because the original margin was less than a half-percent.
    — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2023

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