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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

After his convalescence, he said, his supervisor told him to take a dangerous road back to the Zabul base — a day’s drive for a journey commonly traveled by air.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

She turned 21 during her convalescence, and the radical loss of control made her question everything.

From New York Times • May 22, 2024

Despite his recent convalescence, the King has carried on with his constitutional role, including regular private meetings with the prime minister.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2024

The swelling went out of her cheeks and the prettiness of convalescence came to her face.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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