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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Of course, everyone isn't innately open to failing or recovering from setbacks.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025 -
Birria and tortas ahogadas, a sandwich drowned in red salsa, are local staples, perfect for recovering after a long night out.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What keeps us coming back, beyond the food, is Tavola’s hospitality.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Cardinals pitched a shutout in the second half, coming back to win 34-27 to remain undefeated.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the trade, Jones talked about how improving the run defense was part of their decision-making.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ten years on from the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the vision of improving lives everywhere in harmony with our planet is under unprecedented strain.—
Sebastian Buckup,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Storytelling happens throughout the weekend on a more intimate scale in age-specific support groups called healing circles.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Silence every voice that doesn’t come from You, and let his life be a bold witness of Your power, love, and healing grace.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Pulling round.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20round. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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