only just recover

Frequency: 5.54.3 per million words

to have recovered a very short time ago; to have barely recovered

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Examples (10)

  • She had only just recovered from the flu when she caught a nasty cold.
  • The local economy has only just begun to recover after the factory closed.
  • He only just recovered his composure before walking onto the stage.
  • I had only just recovered from the surgery when I was told I needed more tests.
  • The team only just recovered their lead in the final seconds of the game.
  • She only just recovered from the shock of seeing the car accident.
  • The patient has only just recovered enough strength to walk short distances.
  • We have only just recovered from the financial losses of last year.
  • He only just recovered his balance after stumbling on the uneven pavement.
  • The stock market has only just recovered from the sudden crash on Monday.