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recovery

[ri-kuhv-uh-ree] / rɪˈkʌv ə ri /






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And despite tentative signs of a recovery this year, Germany continues to face long-standing headwinds as its export-reliant economy has come under increasing pressure from cheaper Chinese competitors, particularly in car manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

"But over time I've realized that whether he's executed has absolutely nothing to do with my recovery or with real public safety," she said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was "heartbroken" by the deaths, and has asked New Yorkers to "take a moment to pray for the full recovery of those who were injured".

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the body, and its proteins survive long after DNA has degraded beyond recovery.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

Four days later, the doctors reported that “the progress of the President toward recovery continues uninterruptedly.”

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

The bank’s strategists point to five V-shaped recoveries over the past 2½ years.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

Indonesia business could remain the key downside risk as tighter liquidity could weigh on lending margins, while lower recoveries from older loans may push up credit costs, he reckons.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Although some years have brought modest recoveries, Antarctic sea ice has generally remained below its historical average.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

The return of the giant predatory fish is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in a major new report from WWF, which it says shows conservation can work.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Later recoveries of banded birds showed that these Florida-born eagles range northward along the coast into Canada as far as Prince Edward Island, although they had previously been considered nonmigratory.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson


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