as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
a law firm that has been involved in the retrieval of artworks that were plundered during the war
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Recent Examples of retrieval
With the retrieval of Leopold’s typewriter from a harbor in Jackson Park, the chain of evidence that connected the two young men to the crime was complete.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
The Panthers and Hurricanes, the two Eastern Conference finalists, were both among the top three teams in pressures per 60 minutes and puck retrievals per 60 minutes.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Much of the new picture concerns the retrieval of that plot device.
—Michael Phillips, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
The window for egg retrieval and embryo transfer is very tight and delaying care would mean starting the entire process over again – risking time and money many couples do not have.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
The Panthers and Hurricanes, the two Eastern Conference finalists, were both among the top three teams in pressures per 60 minutes and puck retrievals per 60 minutes.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Much of the new picture concerns the retrieval of that plot device.
—Michael Phillips, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
The window for egg retrieval and embryo transfer is very tight and delaying care would mean starting the entire process over again – risking time and money many couples do not have.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieval
Noun
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This issue has seen other Northern European countries embrace both floating homes and land reclamation, like Copenhagen's Holmene.—
Adam Williams
May 28,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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For the event, Filipino American artists, performers and vendors take over a block of Beverly Boulevard, a joyous showcase that Ramos describes as a reclamation of Historic Filipinotown.—
Alia Yee Noll,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Those who lost property in recent disasters, including Hurricane Helene and the Los Angeles wildfires, are experiencing this firsthand but there are unique solutions for disaster recovery.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Cielo, a ceramicist, lost her home in the Eaton fire and plans to focus on post-fire recovery.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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One thing that did work on both its January and Mach launch attempts was the successful recapture of the Super Heavy booster back at the launch site.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Its recapture would represent a major symbolic victory for Russia.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Retrieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieval. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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