recuperate
verb (used without object)
to recover from sickness or exhaustion; regain health or strength.
was recuperating
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past progressiveof recuperate.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Both Pinto and a police officer testified about the lack of medical equipment in the rented residence where Maradona was recuperating.
From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026
While he was recuperating, Lynne continued to campaign on his behalf - and Cheney was returned with an impressive 59% of the vote.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025
She told the outlet he was hospitalized but was recuperating.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2024
Five weeks later, the church said he was recuperating at home.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
At that session of the NEC I was elected deputy president of the organization while Alfred Nzo, the organization’s secretary-general, was named acting president while Oliver was recuperating.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
