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as in recovers
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
teenagers will often snap back remarkably quickly
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as in comes back
to regain a former or normal state
analysts hoped that the economy would snap back over the next few months
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Startup 9-Tech has a recycling process that recovers up to 90 percent of the materials without using toxic chemicals or releasing pollutants into the environment.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 Dec. 2024 -
The Bulldogs also face questions at quarterback, with backup Gunner Stockton preparing to start as Carson Beck recovers from an elbow injury.—
Jayna Bardahl,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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This typically improves health outcomes.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Burgoo only improves as the flavors marry, particularly when refrigerated overnight.—
Southern Living Test Kitchen,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2025
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As the skin heals, scars develop in the form of stretch marks.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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When the skin heals, small scars form as stretch marks.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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