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Improved in health or mental attitude
“The friend you invited to your boozy Christmas lunch is a recovering alcoholic.”
Recovering, recreating or reformative, resulting in renewed growth or development
In the way of recuperation
An act of recovering property from loss or destruction
Present participle for to become sound or healthy again
“Most patients eventually recover spontaneously, but symptoms can persist for several months.”
Present participle for to return to a former, and typically more desirable, state
“They argue that this is the only way in which the Tories can recover lost support.”
Present participle for to regain possession of something
“There is no question that he can recover his lost profits. Whether and in what circumstances he can recover lost compensation is unclear.”
Present participle for to save or salvage something that has been lost, damaged, or disposed of
“It is believed that the first major efforts to recover the lost treasure would have been made between 1689 and 1697.”
Present participle for to track down something in order to regain possession of it
“The bill will make it harder for criminals to dispose of stolen goods, and it will make it easier for the police to recover stolen goods and solve property crimes.”
Present participle for to give new life to, or to restore to a healthy condition
Present participle for to restore to a functional or original state
Present participle for to restrain or to keep in check
Present participle for to remove or rescue (someone) from danger or harm
Present participle for to earn through work or effort
Present participle for to recover emotional composure or regain control of oneself
Present participle for to provide a refund or recompense
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