Gang forces have revived, raising grave concerns about public safety.
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From the 《史记·韩长儒列传》: when jailer Tian Jia humiliated Han Anguo, Han replied 死灰独不复燃乎？— 'Won't the dead ashes ever burn again?' Later, restored to power, he proved the point. Originally hopeful, it became overwhelmingly negative.
usage
Almost always negative — describes the unwanted return of bad things: diseases, corruption, gangs, old enmities, failed ideas. Rarely used for positive comebacks.
