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recovery

[ri-kuhv-uh-ree] / rɪˈkʌv ə ri /






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Since several multi-agency meetings and workshops have and are planned to discuss the risk assessment required by agencies for rescue and recovery operations around the groynes.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

To celebrate his recovery, Dave is planning a 110-mile bicycle ride from Miami to Key West in March 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

While the home team never trailed, San Juan Hills cut the score to 47-44 midway through the fourth quarter after an improbable onside kick recovery.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

FLS forestry management and stewardship forester Eelco de Jong said the recovery of broadleaf vegetation was promising with lots of birch, rowan and willow expected to grow back quickly.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

But amazing advances in underwater discovery and excavation technology have made the finding and recovery of even the most seemingly inaccessible wrecks more possible than previously thought.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

Although some years have brought modest recoveries, Antarctic sea ice has generally remained below its historical average.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Chambers said: "We've had a good level of success over the last 12-months. We've had the most recoveries and biggest reduction in discharges we've seen in recent years."

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Banks are expected to step up efforts to strengthen asset quality and recoveries while leveraging fee income to support revenue as net interest income remains modest, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

The National Weather Service’s Bay Area office said in its Tuesday afternoon forecast that it expected cooler than average temperatures and a deepening marine layer to result in “improved overnight humidity recoveries through Friday.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

Up until now there have been preliminary stumblings, recoveries, a clutching for handholds.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood


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