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Build or form (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed; Cause somebody to adapt or reform socially or politically; Do over, as of (part of) a house; Build again;

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  • reconstruct the events of 20 years ago
  • Use of the word reconstruct implies that there were preexisting quality relationships.
  • Robin reconstruct's my argument well, but I watn to make some changes to his version that better reflect my original intent:
  • So much one can reconstruct from the first glimpse across the valley; but when one enters the town all perspective is lost in chaos.
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