recover
verb (used with object)
to get back or regain (something lost or taken away).
is recovering
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present progressiveof recover (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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So is her father-in-law, who has diabetes and is recovering from colon cancer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
“She is recovering under her doctors’ supervision, who have recommended a temporary restriction on travel and performing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Baleba is recovering from an ankle ligament injury suffered in pre-season and will need time to recover his match sharpness.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Chesney said that Cole is recovering from a minor injury during preseason camp, but he refuses to let his absence on the turf affect his impact on the squad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
“My granny is recovering from some recent tooth surgery and we need a room.”
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
