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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Time is of the essence, and a long delay seeking treatment could hamper the dog’s ability to recover.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025 -
Back then, Maryland’s oyster population was just starting to recover from devastating bouts of disease, such as MSX and Dermo.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
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Yet, both stars have flourished as professionals, with Reese setting rebounding records as a rookie, while Clark has become one of the most versatile players in the entirety of the league.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 May 2025
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However, two of the pop star’s most successful singles have managed to rebound and reappear on the same tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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But the countries have significant issues to surmount before higher tariffs are set to snap back into effect between them in early August.—
Alan Rappeport,
New York Times,
20 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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Tommy leaves to pack them up, and Ellie thanks Jesse for coming back for her.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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And that development doesn’t stop with childhood - our brains are constantly responding to new stimuli and new information, learning and growing, coming back stronger after defeat.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Many of those who joined Sunday's marches had traveled from across Poland, a country of nearly 38 million people, not just to support a candidate but to rally behind sharply divergent visions for the nation's future.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Harvard community rallies despite Trump funding cuts.—
Nikiek Karmini,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 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 3 Jun. 2025.
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