rehabilitating
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present participleof rehabilitate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
rehabilitateverb (used with object)to restore to a condition of good health, ability to work, or the like.
Example Sentences
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Veterans groups and advocates who shaped the 2016 draft plan contend the housing was tacked on to allow the VA to avoid the cost of rehabilitating the building.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Teller’s bees were used for pollinating crops such as almonds on farms, and he also rescued bees before rehabilitating them and later renting them out for pollination.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
The Zambian segment of the Lobito Corridor -- often described as the missing link -- is not on LAR's near-term agenda, he added, citing the scale and cost of rehabilitating the rail infrastructure.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
He spent seven months rehabilitating his knee in order to be fit for the Ashes and lamented not being able to play some games for his county before heading to Australia for the series.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
This Circle needs to know that Peter Driscal is not rehabilitating well, either physically or emotionally.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
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