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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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Recent Examples of recovery
Shields Halls is expected to open in the fall of 2026, creating 150,000 square feet of space that will boost the team’s training, nutrition and recovery programs.
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Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
The recovery was possible due to joint efforts between the District Prosecutor’s Office in Przemyśl and officers of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Rzeszów, along with representatives from the company that owns the works.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Tuesday, December 10 The Scene Art Week Afterglow: Wellness Sanctuary at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
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After a whirlwind week of art fairs and dance floor debauchery, The Standard Spa offered the perfect sanctuary for relaxation and recovery.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
That corresponded to gun switch recoveries by police as well.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
The recovery was possible due to joint efforts between the District Prosecutor’s Office in Przemyśl and officers of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Rzeszów, along with representatives from the company that owns the works.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Tuesday, December 10 The Scene Art Week Afterglow: Wellness Sanctuary at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
The Report
After a whirlwind week of art fairs and dance floor debauchery, The Standard Spa offered the perfect sanctuary for relaxation and recovery.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
That corresponded to gun switch recoveries by police as well.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recovery. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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