in remission
idiom
of an illness
: in a stage during which symptoms are much less severe
Her cancer is in remission.
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Bruce Arians stepped in as interim head coach for the remainder of the regular season and got the Colts into the playoffs, at which time Pagano, now in remission, returned as coach.
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Steve Buckley, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
After he was declared in remission, Paul joined a clinical trial and had a year of maintenance chemo.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Kate has been in remission since January 2025 after she was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in 2024.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
At 12 weeks, 65% of patients taking 100 milligrams showed benefits, with nearly 50% in remission from anxiety.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Steve Buckley, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
After he was declared in remission, Paul joined a clinical trial and had a year of maintenance chemo.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Kate has been in remission since January 2025 after she was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in 2024.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
At 12 weeks, 65% of patients taking 100 milligrams showed benefits, with nearly 50% in remission from anxiety.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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“In remission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20remission. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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