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In other words, New York City had been reclaiming itself for at least 15 years.
Think of the activities of citizen groups, business improvement districts, the transportation authority in removing graffiti and reclaiming the subway, the restoration of Central and Bryant Parks, the creation of the Midtown Community Court, etc., etc.
Last week, Reform Judaism's Central Conference of American Rabbis adopted the Pittsburgh Principles, reviving many of these customs in what supporters call a reclaiming of Jewish tradition, and critics call Conservative Judaism Lite, and even harsher critics call a retreat from rationalism.
By the time the Spaniards arrived in the early 16th century the jungle was reclaiming the pyramids; the richly painted murals of warriors, Mayan lords, animals, and gods were already crumbling and dissolving in the warm rain.
However, strong international pressure forced Israel to withdraw — with Egypt reclaiming the Sinai and a UN force installed in the Gaza Strip.