1
as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
the recovery of the sunken boat took over a week
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as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
his recovery from the flu was remarkably quick
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Not a return to boom days Property market stabilization, however, does not mean a full-scale recovery.
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Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Ferrar went on to praise the rocker’s dedication to his new family during her C-section recovery in the hospital.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Their success suggests that while national governments have an important role to play in major disasters, successful recovery requires people who are empowered to act as individuals.
—Amanda Kennell, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2024
SpaceX’s powerful Starship rocket lifted off from Boca Chica, Texas, on its fifth test flight last Sunday — and this time, the trial demonstrated the rapid recovery and reusability of its rocket boosters through an unprecedented feat of engineering.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
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Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Ferrar went on to praise the rocker’s dedication to his new family during her C-section recovery in the hospital.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Their success suggests that while national governments have an important role to play in major disasters, successful recovery requires people who are empowered to act as individuals.
—Amanda Kennell, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2024
SpaceX’s powerful Starship rocket lifted off from Boca Chica, Texas, on its fifth test flight last Sunday — and this time, the trial demonstrated the rapid recovery and reusability of its rocket boosters through an unprecedented feat of engineering.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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