After weeks of convalescence, Maria finally felt well enough to return to work.

The clinic monitored the convalescences of several patients, noting that their recovery times varied widely.

She smiled convalescently as she took her first cautious steps down the hallway.

The hospital arranged afternoon activities for the convalescents to help speed their recovery.

The convalescent patient spent his afternoons reading in the garden to rebuild his strength.

The convalescent spent the afternoon resting in the garden to regain strength.

After the surgery, she needed several weeks to convalesce before returning to work.

After the surgery, he convalesced at his parents' home for several weeks, slowly regaining his strength.

After the surgery, she convalesces at her parents' house while regaining her strength.

After the surgery, my grandmother spent the summer convalescing in a quiet seaside town.