make a complete/full recovery

idiom

: to recover fully : to have no lasting health problems

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The baby's health dramatically improved at the hospital, and the baby was expected to make a full recovery, police said. Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025 The 27-year-old is expected to make a full recovery, per the Celtics. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025 The longtime surfer is eager to return to the waves, with doctors expecting Bender to make a full recovery within months. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025 The Grizzlies didn’t immediately provide a timeline for his return but stated that he’s expected to make a full recovery. Zach Powell, New York Times, 2 July 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 28 Jul. 2025.

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