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Recent Examples of recuperative
The intent is to relieve pressure on local emergency rooms by providing recuperative care for the homeless.
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Tim Clouser | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
Hopefully the Sun’s friendship with Jupiter will help keep you from harm, in spite of your celestial sign ruler’s disinterest in the recuperative powers of Chiron.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Allow time for recuperative self-care, like a long bath or dinner with a loved one.
—Gena Cox, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
But board Chair Nora Vargas cited a letter from Sharp HealthCare at Tuesday’s meeting that noted the local health care provider does not see recuperative care as directly pertaining to the new law.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
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Tim Clouser | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
Hopefully the Sun’s friendship with Jupiter will help keep you from harm, in spite of your celestial sign ruler’s disinterest in the recuperative powers of Chiron.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Allow time for recuperative self-care, like a long bath or dinner with a loved one.
—Gena Cox, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
But board Chair Nora Vargas cited a letter from Sharp HealthCare at Tuesday’s meeting that noted the local health care provider does not see recuperative care as directly pertaining to the new law.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recuperative
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Some herbalists consider yarrow (Achillea spp.), a stalwart member of the daisy family, to be the most medicinal plant in the world, with curative properties that extend to every organ of the body.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
10 Oct. 2025
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Scientifically, preventive medicine is always preferred over curative, but what happens when there is neither prevention nor cure?—
Hany Demian,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While Florida law allows the release of such information if minors are charged with felonies, critics have argued that these practices risk causing lasting psychological harm to children and undermining core rehabilitative goals of the juvenile justice system.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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This work highlights the need for rehabilitative interventions that strengthen – rather than burden – parent-child relationships.—
Caitlin Cavanagh,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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They're involved in more remedial classes.—
Danielle DuClos,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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More classes would also allow more opportunities for students to take remedial or make-up classes without getting off-track.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Separating fact from fiction Despite its restorative effect on people like me, horror has a reputation for the opposite.—
Delaney Rebernik,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sautner, Eastern State's CEO for the last two years, has an extensive background in civic education and has worked in restorative justice and criminal justice reform.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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In 2006, the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a corrective action order, requiring the company to address integrity issues along the entirety of its 3,900-mile Pacific Coast pipelines after a rise in pipeline incidents.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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To Kean, these attempts to resurrect the past are a refreshing corrective to traditional archeology.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While both flavors share the same SPF actives and nourishing base, the Mint version delivers a refreshing, tingly finish from peppermint oil and menthol, while the Açai option leans sweeter with antioxidant-rich fruit extracts.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Born in the California beach enclave of Montecito, the Napoleon comes by its refreshing summer vibes honestly, even if it is made with a seemingly unsummery spirit.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Every child in our public school district needs regular access to healthful food regardless of their family’s income level.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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What began with cooking for a few friends quickly grew into a mission to help busy families and professionals enjoy nourishing meals without compromise, sparking a movement to make healthful eating easier and more meaningful across Arizona.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Bambino, Babe Ruth himself, came for spring training beginning around 1915 and credited the natural hot springs baths with having a salubrious effect on him.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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At a moment as troubled as this one, to escape from this time into time itself is somehow salubrious.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Recuperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recuperative. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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