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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Law enforcement officers conducted 37 drug seizures and recovered 32 firearms as part of the operation, the release says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
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The body of a skier who was caught in an avalanche in the Alaska backcountry seven months ago has been recovered.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
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Oronde Gadsden, a rookie tight end, rebounded from a first-quarter fumble to catch seven passes for 68 yards.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Stock futures rebounded Monday , signaling sharp gains at the open.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Narváez’s line-drive comebacker, leading off the fourth, snapped back into Fried’s glove as easily as a rubber band.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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But Vacherot rallied in the second set to level the match before making just one unforced error in the third to take the win.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Dolphins led at halftime and rallied back from a 26-13 fourth-quarter deficit to take a one-point lead with 46 seconds left.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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How to Watch Pittsburgh Penguins at Anaheim Ducks Anaheim came back from a two-goal deficit in the third period for its first victory of the season on Saturday night when Leo Carlsson scored 46 seconds into overtime to give the Ducks a 7-6 road win over the San Jose Sharks.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Peter Chernin came back with us.—
Jon Landau,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Bounced (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounced%20%28back%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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