as in recovers
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
the long months that the soldier spent in the hospital slowly convalescing
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But as the industry recovers from a period of declining sales, Hasbro is the one winning over Wall Street.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026 -
The installation generates steam using CO₂-free electricity and recovers low-temperature waste heat from the paper manufacturing process.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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As Daniel recuperates in Spain, Cherry tries to move on with her life.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Tula 24-7 Hydrating Day and Night Cream heals dry, dull winter skin, repairs the skin barrier, and smooths fine lines and wrinkles.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Your 5th House of Creativity and Romance warms as the nurturing Moon blends with loving Venus there, encouraging playful expression that potentially heals old insecurities as well.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Convalesces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convalesces. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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