recover
verb (used with object)
to get back or regain (something lost or taken away).
have been recovering
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present perfect progressiveof recover.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, personally, for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2024
Some species have been recovering since the demise of that industry—only to now face a new round of existential threats.
From Scientific American ● Mar. 14, 2023
Wales are also able to select centre Kerin Lake, wing Lisa Neumann and forward Georgia Evans, who have been recovering from long-term injuries.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2022
I should mention I have had myriad women’s health problems in the last two years and have been recovering from multiple surgeries.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 6, 2022
Since 1440 they have been recovering land from the sea.
From Among the Forces by Warren, Henry White
