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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Countless challenges can stand between people recovering from addiction and employment, like rocky work histories, criminal records, a lack of reliable transportation or judgment from employers.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026 -
According to a GoFundMe created to raise expenses, Vasquez was recovering from emergency hip surgery and Honda had moved in to become her caretaker.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Another tool retailers are using to keep consumers coming back is the simplified drop-off process, which removes some of the more tedious steps that usually vex shoppers and turn them off from potential purchases.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Vermont destination indeed delivers a quintessential New England winter experience that keeps people coming back season after season.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Chinyelu’s jaw-dropping rebounding numbers and elite defense give him a strong case, as well.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Stocks were rebounding to wrap up another volatile week that saw the S & P 500 still headed for losses over the past five trading days.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Bouncing (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing%20%28back%29. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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