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convalescence

[kon-vuh-les-uhns] / ˌkɒn vəˈlɛs əns /
NOUN
helplessness
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His seven-person medical team were indicted over the conditions of his convalescence in the northern Buenos Aires suburb of Tigre, described by prosecutors as grossly negligent.

From Barron's Apr. 14, 2026

"Their Majesties send The Pope their best wishes for his convalescence and look forward to visiting him in The Holy See, once he has recovered," the palace said.

From BBC Mar. 25, 2025

Although Charles was soon photographed leaving the hospital and has appeared in social media posts shared by the palace, Kate’s convalescence has been conspicuously image-free.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 12, 2024

Kensington Palace, where Catherine and her husband, Prince William, have their offices, did not release any new details on her condition or convalescence.

From New York Times Mar. 10, 2024

Beetee still has the pallor of someone in convalescence, but behind those ill-fitting glasses, his eyes are alight with excitement.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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