as in recovering
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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Kevin Danso has proven himself, but Radu Dragusin is still recovering from an ACL injury and new signing Kota Takai has been struggling with a foot issue.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025 -
In a workplace recovering from layoffs, that signal is vital.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The redemption story is overused in sports, but Anisimova coming back from a double-bagel Wimbledon final defeat against Iga Świątek to beat the same player a couple of months later was extraordinary.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This helps keep customers coming back to the program over and over again, allowing retailers to see the most benefit from the loyalty program.—
Len Covello,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Colorado wasted no time rebounding from Happ’s homer.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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And in 2023, the Cubs started another mini-June Swoon, starting the month 2-8, before rebounding with an 11–2 run to finish the month 14–11.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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So, the new policy, while snapping back to the less expansive position, aligns with State's and eliminates confusion in this regard.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Idaho 50501 leader Joe Turmes told the Idaho Statesman that the organization is rallying to represent everyone, regardless of background.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Sep. 2025
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The defense, which was steady for three quarters before Notre Dame started rallying in the fourth, held the Fighting Irish on their last attempt to complete their comeback and sealed Miami’s win.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Bouncing (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing%20%28back%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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