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recovery

Definition for recovery

noun as in the act of returning to normal

noun as in the act of regaining possession

noun as in improvement

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convalescence, cure, regaining, retrieval

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But given the continual crisis Welsh rugby has endured over the past couple of years, any glimpses of recovery are pounced upon.

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Growth remains modest, with this year’s recovery starting from a reasonably solid base.

While the donations represent only a fraction of the ongoing recovery effort, officials say international attention has helped amplify local relief work and drawn new resources to survivors who lost homes, belongings and loved ones.

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"The truce negotiated between the jihadists and the government allowed this recovery, yet we learn that this truce is ending," the CNT member added.

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Stocks were rising Friday as the benchmark S&P 500 index continued its recovery to end a volatile November.

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