as in to rescue
to remove (something) from a place of danger or harm
Nothing could be salvaged from the shipwreck.
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Recent Examples of salvage
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Already larger plants had been identified for salvage and stored in the park’s nursery during construction.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
On Tuesday, Trump insisted yet again that Iran would not be able to salvage anything of its nuclear program.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Verb
Another challenge comes from the limited capacity of salvage workers compared to the scale of regional storm damage, and the slower pace of reclamation work, which is done by hand.
—St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Already larger plants had been identified for salvage and stored in the park’s nursery during construction.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Noun
The Chicago Cubs have a chance to salvage a series split against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals after dropping the first two in the four-game set.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
On Tuesday, Trump insisted yet again that Iran would not be able to salvage anything of its nuclear program.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Another group, Project Dynamo, which had rescued Americans evacuating Afghanistan in 2021, used its connections to fly a group of touring veterans from Israel to Miami.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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In return, prosecutors alleged, Madigan used his influence over the General Assembly to help ComEd score a series of huge legislative victories that not only rescued the company from financial instability but led to record-breaking, billion-dollar profits.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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An ongoing preservation project undertaken by the Chicago Film Society has spurred a revival of interest in her work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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From watershed preservation to infrastructure upgrades, the pair’s conversation dives into the strategic steps being taken to secure water quality and quantity for future generations.—
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arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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This 86 percent-off outdoor find is tightly woven for extra durability, stain-resistant, and pet-friendly.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Another favorite bedding find is the Cozinoor Queen Size Set of 2 Bed Pillows, which is suitable for both side sleepers and back sleepers alike.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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First responders recovered the body of a driver Saturday after their truck cab plunged off the Delaware Memorial Bridge a day earlier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images With that being said, everyone recovers from a torn Achilles injury differently.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The industry has only been looking at its first chance for a strong, sustained recovery starting in the first half of this year.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Car manufacturing may be resource-heavy but electric vehicles could help end our dependance on fossil fuels, making the factories a symbol of environmental recovery, not damage.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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The company has also established a rare plant germplasm resource bank, effectively balancing innovation and biodiversity conservation.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Complementing this work, the Bertarelli Philanthropy also supported the development of the Global Fishing Watch Marine Manager, which provides open-source, interactive data on the Galapagos area, and worldwide, to support conservation, policy, and research.—
Dona Bertarelli,
Time,
30 June 2025
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And if your heart wasn't pounding already, Edward saves Bella from a post-delivery death in a nail-biting finale.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The study estimates that USAID programs have saved over 90 million lives over the past two decades.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Original price: $20 This two-pack of long-sleeve shirts features a sweat-wicking fabric and UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Others pertain to environmental regulations, vaccine requirements and public health protections.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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