- present participle of recover.
recovering
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Xuan is recovering from leukemia treatments, has a “hole in his chest” and has fallen so ill he now permanently requires a wheelchair, Krems said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Such treatments could eventually benefit people who have difficulty exercising, including those recovering from major surgery, serious illness, or chronic conditions such as cancer.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
The episode began when Talarico spent nine days off the campaign trail recovering from a bout of the flu.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026
The former world number 44 ruthlessly brushed aside Italian 15th seed Paolini in a 6-2 6-0 victory, further validating Kartal's patient approach to recovering from the first serious injury of her career.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
“And so you actually put this piece of court-plaister by for his sake!” said Emma, recovering from her state of shame and feeling divided between wonder and amusement.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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