recover
verb (used with object)
to get back or regain (something lost or taken away).
am recovering
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present progressiveof recover (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“I feel good and am recovering well, but still recovering, and I appreciate all the good wishes that I have received thus far.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2024
“I am recovering from surgery and barely alive so may my typos b forgiven,” Grimes replied to boyfriend Elon Musk after tweeting the inspiration for baby name X Æ A-12.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2022
“Now here I am, recovering from Covid, jobless, because they wouldn’t take things seriously,” she said.
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2022
Currently I am recovering from foot surgery and my husband and I are going through some tough times because we are employed in oil and gas and the business is in a big recession.
From Slate ● Nov. 29, 2016
“I am recovering from a traumatic event,” said Granny in her new toothless voice.
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
