as in recovers
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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Nights are supposed to be when the body recovers from heat, and that window is shrinking.
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The warm overnight temperatures are a concern, as that’s when the body typically recovers from the daytime heat.
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That came on May 7 before a staggered series of price drops tempered by price-hike rebounds over the last seven weeks amid on-again and off-again peace talks in the Middle East.
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According to him, this structural shift could imply that future demand rebounds will encounter significantly tighter constraints than in previous decades.
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Nate comes back to life and strangles Cassie in a dark green Bottega Veneta suit, then Maddy saves her.
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Once the power comes back on, check your home for electrical damage.
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Fiery Mars shifts into your 11th House of Friends, quickening chats and group planning while your expressive nature rallies people around playful, creative goals.
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In the closing days, Springsteen delivered speeches and performed songs at several Obama rallies.
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Release and the keyboard snaps back to the letters.
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Just then, Dick loses his hold on Pennywise, who snaps back awake.
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“Bounces (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounces%20%28back%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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