make a complete/full recovery

idiom

: to recover fully : to have no lasting health problems

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He was taken to an Illinois hospital, released and is expected to make a full recovery. Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025 The victim is expected to make a full recovery, while one person is currently detained. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025 Although the Hornets say the forward is expected to make a full recovery, no timetable for his return was given, clouding exactly what the injury means for the team heading into training camp in the fall. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 June 2025 The Hoffmans survived and are expected to make a full recovery, authorities said Monday. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 16 June 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 6 Jul. 2025.

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