recover
verb (used with object)
to get back or regain (something lost or taken away).
have recovered
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present perfectof recover.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Nevertheless, the surveys indicate that most amphibian species at Boracéia have recovered since the severe declines of the early 1980s.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
"Although I have recovered emotionally, I am yet to recoup the money I invested in setting up and running the studio," says Boina.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Despite the persistent risks, Middle East crude exports have recovered substantially.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Nepali disaster authorities have recovered 1,454 bodies -- but around a third of those are only partial remains.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Errol seemed to have recovered; he and Hedwig were both asleep, heads under their wings.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
