Example Sentences

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Federal agencies are recovering from the government shutdown in the fall, and the Census Bureau hasn’t set a release date for November spending data.

From Barron's • Dec. 15, 2025

Many observers wondered what the two could have in common but both are recovering from reputational hits in their own ways.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Airlines have said travelers are recovering after a tariff-related slump this spring, especially those on the wealthier end of the spectrum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

“Meanwhile, some of these same systems are recovering much less revenue than typical, given the dislocation of their customer base.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

At the clinic, I see others who are recovering from all sorts of injuries.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar