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recover

[ri-kuhv-er] / rɪˈkʌv ər /




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To recover it, he walked 3km back to his lodging in Flowerpot Bay to borrow a ladder.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

The OIG report focused on skilled nursing facilities, where seniors go after a hospitalization to recover from surgeries like hip replacements.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

A position that could be cut in half is survivable for a 30-year-old with three decades to recover.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Scientists just don’t know how the trees will respond to or recover from the fire, because the island has so rarely dealt with flames, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“Do not worry, hermanica. You will have plenty of time to rest and recover your strength. We are not leaving for a while!”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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