- present participle of recover.
recovering
Example Sentences
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They fell as low as 6.5 million at the end of last year before partly recovering.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
At the same time, soaring gold prices have made recovering increasingly attractive.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
Two years ago, it became a hub for rerouting global shipping and recovering wreckage when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, creating a logistical and cleanup crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
“It’s almost embarrassing,” said Stewart, who began the season on the IL while recovering from shoulder surgery and had another IL stint when he aggravated a bone spur in his left foot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
A bandage was wrapped around his curly black hair like he was recovering from a concussion.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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