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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

Antonelli had just made his pit stop when the VSC was deployed to allow marshals to recover some debris from the track.

From BBC Jul. 19, 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

Håkon was panting from the exertion of walking in his new body, so they let him sit on the road to recover.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

"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

Spain has been managing Yamal’s minutes while he recovers from injury, but Thursday was supposed to be an opportunity to unleash his dominance.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

And once tarnished, a brand rarely fully recovers.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

The plant is currently running at around 50% capacity, and Steuart notes that the price paid looks appealing given the potential to lift output as housing demand recovers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

While Sien recovers, Vincent and her mother get it ready.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

All recovered and there was no onward transmission.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

"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

Rubble needs to be cleared, bodies recovered and new homes built for thousands of people sleeping in baseball stadiums and on the street.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

After a moment, and to polite applause, he recovered.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Tuchel repeatedly stressed before the World Cup that he would need careful management, explaining Saka was unable to train fully every day while still recovering from the issue.

From BBC Jul. 19, 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

I did not fully disclose my situation, but did say that Dr. Trefusis was in the city, too, and recovering from a long fever.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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