as in recovering
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
after a week without any relapses, it became clear that she would pull round eventually
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Fey and Carlock’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, a black comedy about a woman recovering from years of abuse at the hands of a cult-leader captor, isn’t exactly topping my 2026 rewatch list.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Two were recovering at a hospital.—
Darrell Smith
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Police have now released photos and video surveillance of a suspect, and DNA evidence is being examined, but rumors kept coming back to the family—particularly to Guthrie’s brother-in-law, Tomasso Cioni.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Boss is coming back to Philadelphia and bringing the E Street Band with him.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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But rather than making this change at the flick of a switch, many fertility doctors are now recommending hopeful patients spend a few months improving their health to give themselves the best chances of conceiving.—
Rachel Hosie,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rosemary is a flavorful herb that enhances gardens by repelling pests and improving the taste of nearby plants.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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How Florida’s Statute of Limitations Shapes a Claim Most people focus on healing first.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jason now has healing properties!—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Pulling round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20round. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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