Example Sentences

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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

Both Bakhtiari and Jenkins have been recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in their left knee and were brought along slowly during training camp.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 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

I have been recovering a fortune, too, René.

From A Girl of the Commune by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)