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recover

[ri-kuhv-er] / rɪˈkʌv ər /




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Magyar has also vowed to pursue figures who enabled corruption, which watchdogs believe became endemic under his predecessor, and recover public assets from those who "illegally acquired" them.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

In this scenario, output from the Persian Gulf doesn’t recover until December next year, with the support of oil-pipeline extensions.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

The deal was supposed to help him secure a Trump pardon after a federal gun case, but the pardon never materialized, and Boosie is now trying to recover part of the money through arbitration.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

But none of that guarantees he'll lead Labour to recover, let alone the enormous task of helping a grumpy country thrive.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

But to quench the tormenting fire frying him in his clothes, he leaped overboard into the deep river where ere they could recover him he was near drowned.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

“Collaboration recovers children sooner, links investigation, dismantles trafficking organizations and holds traffickers accountable. A trafficker should never escape accountability because critical information was sitting in another agency’s database.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Museums have for a long time relied on wealthy individuals bequeathing, loaning or donating artefacts to build their science and art collections, explains Dr Smithwick, who recovers and sells fossils professionally.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

"I worry less about occasional use and the slight inflammation that it might cause for a temporary period. Your body probably recovers from that very quickly, with very little damage," he says.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

—The dollar edged higher as it recovers from recent falls driven by a trimming of U.S. interest rate rise expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

Once Bryce recovers his footing, though, he just stands there not saying anything.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

"A total of 41 bodies have now been recovered," it stated.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

The hearings often result in displays of key evidence, including crime scene photos and items recovered after the execution of search warrants.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Her son, who had recovered from anorexia, shared his concern with her that Thanksgiving.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

He recovered to play in the quarter-final and semi-final, and showed his quality.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Victims often recovered sufficiently to be returned to action, and many performed heroically when they did.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

They remain for a year, feasting and recovering, before Circe helps them prepare for the journey ahead.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

In one, Brett Palmer is holding his son and smiling after the nurse said Jackson was recovering well.

From Slate Jul. 19, 2026

In contrast, populations in Victoria appear to be recovering.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

The Kospi’s recovery this session, led by chip makers, shows that the AI bid is alive, but it is recovering from a heavy drawdown and still depends on a friendlier rates backdrop, the analyst notes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

“My granny is recovering from some recent tooth surgery and we need a room.”

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo




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