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 -
With about three minutes left, Tatum dove for a loose ball, which Knicks guard OG Anunoby recovered.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The Liberals, who had trailed badly in the polls as recently as January, rebounded to win Monday's election.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The health of the job market will be an important factor in whether the economy continues to shrink or begins to rebound.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Waiting for them in the second round are the Florida Panthers, who immediately snapped back into defending-champ mode against the Tampa Bay Lightning.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Causes of Saggy Skin Sagging skin happens when the skin loses its natural elasticity, which is the ability to stretch and snap back into place.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 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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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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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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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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“Bounce (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounce%20%28back%29. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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