as in to recover
to regain a former or normal state
once the cleanup from the hurricane is completed, business owners are hoping that tourism quickly bounces back
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Similarly, some markets currently experiencing price declines—but with solid job growth—could see prices recover in the near future, such as Austin, San Antonio, Huntsville, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh and many Florida markets.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025 -
The rest of the original 250 hostages have either been released, rescued or had their bodies recovered.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Hybrid Theory rebounds from No. 13 to No. 10, while From Zero climbs from No. 10 to No. 8.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Some avoidable, simple mistakes cost them — early foul trouble has a unique way of interrupting rhythm and flow, boxing out and not being overpowered by a team that is neck and neck in the rebounding department for the postseason — those are good places to start.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Tuesday, Perez snapped back, accusing the governor of childish behavior.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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With Washington and Beijing now agreeing to slash most reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, attention is snapping back to tech’s long-term story.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
12 May 2025
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The music featured on the full-length has come back into focus recently thanks to Gaga’s Coachella headlining sets and her historic performance in Rio de Janeiro — all of which reminded the world to begin streaming the project once more.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Ally Robinson, a mom of two from Manchester in the UK, had just come back from a family lunch with her wife Chelsea, their two sons Harrison and Riley, and her sister-in-law and niece when all hell broke loose.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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On a day when the S&P closed positive - and tech and energy sectors rallied 1.5%-2% on easing U.S.-China tensions and cooling inflation - pharma and biotech ETFs crashed >2%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Ocasio-Cortez, however, has hit the trail across America, attempting to rally grassroots communities within the party to get reenergized about the Democratic movement following the election loss.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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“Bounce (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounce%20%28back%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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