make a complete/full recovery

idiom

: to recover fully : to have no lasting health problems

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The Hoffmans survived and are expected to make a full recovery, authorities said Monday. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025 The 61-year-old man was subsequently taken to Seward Providence Hospital and authorities said he is expected to make a full recovery with no life-threatening injuries noted. Jon Haworth, ABC News, 30 May 2025 It was cleaned and treated, and the giraffe is expected to make a full recovery, rescuers said. Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025 Barton received 11 stitches as a result of the bite but is expected to make a full recovery, WSOC reported. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for make a complete/full recovery

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“Make a complete/full recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20complete%2Ffull%20recovery. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.

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