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Pink needed two surgeries and almost two months of recovery at the same aviary where Blue is convalescing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2024

They’re now in the care of one of their grandfathers who traveled to Italy to help while their father is convalescing, the prosecutor said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 7, 2023

When the Silver Lakers are closing in on the house where Joel is convalescing, Ellie leaves him with a knife and jumps on the horse to try and misdirect the hunters.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2023

The baby moose is convalescing in a wildlife rehabilitation center in the Salmonier Nature Park, said conservation officer Jason Glode, who works with Forestry Services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2016

The poor little fellow is convalescing so slowly.

From The Comedienne by Obecny, Edmund