The home team attempted/tried to 'regain' possession of the ball.
The actor has recently 'regained' some of his former popularity.
She fell into a coma and never 'regained' consciousness.
(..) and impaled his crotch on an iron gate. But thanks to recent advances in stem cell research... and the fine work of Doctors Krinski and Altschuler... Clevon should regain full reproductive function. Get your hands off my junk! Unfortunately, Trevor passed away from a heart attack... (..)2006 Idiocracy