as in rehabilitating
to restore to a healthy condition
rehabbing the torture victim's battered body will be easier than restoring his emotional well-being
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Among them was Simon Walsh, owner of Nature Island Dive, who opened his shop more than three decades ago and is now pioneering new ways of rehabilitating coral infected by waterborne diseases.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025 -
Smith is rehabilitating from an Achilles tear sustained last December.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Carlo is credited with healing a 4-year-old Brazilian boy who had a serious pancreatic malformation and a 21-year-old Costa Rican woman who was near death after a bicycle accident.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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June Shaver's skin grafts were still healing, with scarring and related swelling only now starting, Larry Shaver said.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Radiance appears to have been absorbed by the darkness, ending an ancient feud and curing the madness of the kingdom.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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It’s commonly used in gel nail polishes because of its curing efficiency and resistance to yellowing, according to cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Sep. 2025
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It was also said to be improbable that a player of Paqueta’s standing would engage in spot fixing due to the risks to his career, his wealth and a lack of interest in gambling.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Look into weatherization improvements, like fixing leaky doors and windows that allow heat to escape, as well as installing solar panels and heat pumps.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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