road to recovery

noun phrase

: the process of becoming healthy again
She had a stroke recently but is on the road to recovery.

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Donna, too, has been granted a road to recovery. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Colleen and Brett say their daughter, who still walks with a limp and is dealing with nightmares, has a long road to recovery filled with physical therapy, lab work and more. — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 After all, watching his daughter compete has been a source of joy in the long road to recovery — and that process remains ongoing. — George Ramsay, New York Times, 23 June 2026 For many families, the road to recovery is nonlinear. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for road to recovery

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“Road to recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/road%20to%20recovery. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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