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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Tatum had been sidelined for 298 days recovering the injury that happened during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in 2025.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026 -
San José families are already facing a high cost of living, and small businesses are still recovering from economic challenges.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The location alone is reason enough to book this historic Hong Kong hotel, but the luxurious spa, excellent restaurants, and cool Captain’s Bar keep guests coming back.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Months after federal officials instituted a new policy to bring more crowds to Yosemite National Park, tourists are apparently coming back with a vengeance.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Capacity demand rebounding in 2024 and through 2025, when excess inventory was consumed and there was both a return to ordinary storage demand but also additional demand due to the buildout to support AI training.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Ogwumike, who sat out the Sparks’ victory over the Las Vegas Aces last weekend due to a hand injury, moved into sixth place on the WNBA’s career rebounding list with 3,312 and now has a franchise-record 2,339 made field goals for the Sparks.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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“Bouncing (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing%20%28back%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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