make a complete/full recovery

idiom

: to recover fully : to have no lasting health problems

Examples of make a complete/full recovery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Two firefighters suffered minor to moderate burns on Saturday and were expected to make a full recovery, Silveira said. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 June 2024 They have since been released from the hospital and are expected to make a full recovery, said Officer Alayna Gonzalez, a spokeswoman with Kansas City Police. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024 Burke was released from a hospital in Jackson on Monday, and he’s expected to make a full recovery, according to the National Park Service. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 May 2024 Burke is expected to make a full recovery from his puncture wounds. Sage Marshall, Field & Stream, 29 May 2024 Titus died on Wednesday, May 22, according to the GoFundMe, but Noah is expected to make a full recovery. David Chiu, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024 All injuries were non-life threatening, and all involved are expected to make a full recovery, according to North Castle police. Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 22 May 2024 Both the driver and the dog were taken to a hospital but are expected to make a full recovery, police said. Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024 Similarly, mercury poisoning could potentially lead to cognitive issues, but in most cases, those issues are short-lived and a person can make a full recovery. Will McDuffie, ABC News, 9 May 2024

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“Make a complete/full recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20complete%2Ffull%20recovery. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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