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Plural
recoveries
1
the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion
- He required several weeks of recovery after the operation.
- Athletes need proper recovery after intense training.
- Recovery from the flu can take a few days.
- She felt better after a period of rest and recovery.
- The patient's recovery was slower than expected.
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2
a return to a previous or normal state
- The economy is showing signs of recovery after the recession.
- After the storm, the town began its recovery.
- Recovery of the building took several months.
- Wildlife populations showed gradual recovery after the fire.
- The country focused on recovery after the conflict.
3
the act of regaining possession of something lost, stolen, or in danger of being lost
- The police announced the recovery of the stolen paintings.
- He celebrated the recovery of his lost documents.
- The company focused on the recovery of unpaid debts.
- Recovery of data from the damaged drive was successful.
- The team worked on the recovery of the shipwreck artifacts.
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