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convalescence

[kon-vuh-les-uhns] / ˌkɒn vəˈlɛs əns /
NOUN
helplessness
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His seven-person medical team were indicted over the conditions of his convalescence in the northern Buenos Aires suburb of Tigre, described by prosecutors as grossly negligent.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

"Their Majesties send The Pope their best wishes for his convalescence and look forward to visiting him in The Holy See, once he has recovered," the palace said.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

Helping her convalescence was Matt McDermott, whom Pratt had met when they were working together at Amoeba Music in Hollywood in 2014.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024

Kensington Palace, where Catherine and her husband, Prince William, have their offices, did not release any new details on her condition or convalescence.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2024

The swelling went out of her cheeks and the prettiness of convalescence came to her face.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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