as in recovering
to regain a former or normal state
once the cleanup from the hurricane is completed, business owners are hoping that tourism quickly bounces back
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Currently, the small pup is recovering in the shelter's ICU, where staff are monitoring him closely and giving him plenty of attention.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026 -
Rodriguez was released from the hospital on Wednesday and is recovering at his residence in Minnesota.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
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From that moment through the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory, the city has cycled through slogans and logos — but keeps coming back to the heart, including in the upcoming World Cup.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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That camaraderie is part of what has kept Mathern coming back to the Naperville Chorus for the past 27 years.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Mirković had 29 points and set an Illinois NCAA Tournament rebounding record with 17, while Wagler had 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Officials believed the population was rebounding, but the most recent count from 2025 instead showed a continuing decline.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Bouncing (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing%20%28back%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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