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
Some of the jobs the workers do include visitor checks, trash removal, maintenance, electrical work and package retrieval.
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Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Most patients go through two cycles, and over 20% complete three, because banking enough eggs for a realistic chance at pregnancy requires more than a single retrieval for most women.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Most women go through two retrieval cycles, and over 20% complete three, because a single round often doesn’t yield enough eggs for a strong chance at future pregnancy.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Upon its retrieval, the memento (as well as the pencil) was given to Astor’s son, Vincent, who wore the watch until his death in 1959.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
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Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Most patients go through two cycles, and over 20% complete three, because banking enough eggs for a realistic chance at pregnancy requires more than a single retrieval for most women.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Most women go through two retrieval cycles, and over 20% complete three, because a single round often doesn’t yield enough eggs for a strong chance at future pregnancy.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Upon its retrieval, the memento (as well as the pencil) was given to Astor’s son, Vincent, who wore the watch until his death in 1959.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieval
Noun
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The veterans were essentially reclamation projects.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Saturday, May 16, follows Johanna Schopfer, a watch factory worker in Geneva whose summer obsession with restoring her vintage VW Beetle becomes a personal and political act of reclamation.—
JD Linville,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Excluding unhoused people from public spaces reinforces stigma and weakens the social bonds that support stability and recovery.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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In the second game, Fields had a rushing touchdown and defensive end Donte Campbell had a fumble recovery for a touchdown.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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This elegant Victorian-Era resort in Elkhart Lake recaptures the days when guests wore starched collars and flowing skirts while rowing boats on Elkhart Lake.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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If the property included components subject to section 1245, or if there was accelerated depreciation or special depreciation on certain improvements, some portion of the gain could be ordinary income recapture instead.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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“Retrieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieval. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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