as in recovered
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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Police say a weapon was recovered from the scene.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
10 June 2026 -
Since the crash, bitcoin hasn’t recovered while other assets like stocks and gold have outperformed.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Wembanyama rebounded the ball, only to squander all the equity made in ensuring a defensive stop.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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While the stock has rebounded recently, Cramer questioned whether consumers facing high gasoline prices will continue spending on vacations.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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But they were snapped back to reality by Michael King on Monday as the Dodgers lost to the San Diego Padres, 1-0, in the opener of a three-game series between the National League West’s top teams.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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And then the city snapped back and became an even more aggressive grind than in 2019.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Of course, financial markets have rallied in the past on hopes that an end to the war with Iran was near, only to get disappointed each time.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Supporters of Metcalf and Anthony, respectively, rallied outside the Collin County Courthouse Tuesday and two people were reportedly arrested, including a Black man (arrested on a warrant) who was featured in a viral photo clashing with a white Metcalf supporter clad in an American flag polo.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The previous largest comeback in Finals history came almost 20 years ago when the Boston Celtics came back from 24 points down against the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Mrázek came back in the deal with Detroit for Gibson and spent most of the season recovering from a hip injury.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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“Bounced (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounced%20%28back%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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