recover
verb (used with object)
to get back or regain (something lost or taken away).
are recovering
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present progressiveof recover.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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But unlike other women who are recovering from a C-section, she still had a baby to grow inside her for another 14 weeks.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Rio’s Australian iron-ore operations are recovering from the impact of tropical cyclones earlier in the year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Most of those who fell sick are recovering at home, Kaiser said in a recent statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
On the supply side, port arrivals are recovering and shipments from major miners continue to rise, while domestic production edges higher, keeping overall supply on a steady uptrend, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
At the clinic, I see others who are recovering from all sorts of injuries.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
