get-well
Americanadjective
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While she was recovering from treatment, Ruble made her a tutu with miniature get-well notes attached to it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2024
"Excited to see the memes. Thanks for the get-well wishes, looks worse than it is," the chancellor posted on his account on X, formerly known as Twitter.
From Reuters ● Sep. 4, 2023
Young patients of the Bambino Gesù hospital, which is owned by the Holy See, drew a get-well card on Wednesday: “Don’t be afraid, we are with you,” it read.
From New York Times ● Jun. 8, 2023
Barbaro’s initial injury and subsequent health battle endeared him to the public, which sent get-well cards to the hospital.
From Washington Times ● May 8, 2023
They bring me plants and chocolate and get-well cards.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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Whatever the case, an ailing housing market is not going to get well anytime soon.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
But he kept trying to get well enough to get back onstage for the sake of his loyal fans.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2025
A couple of other Dodgers seemed to get well quickly against Pirates pitching.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2025
Fellow The Wanted bandmate Siva Kaneswaran offered his support on George's social media post, commenting: "Here for you brother. Rest up and get well soon."
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2024
“That’s exactly the kind of thing I mean! Sit down. He won’t get well any faster if you coddle him.”
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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