recoverable

Example Sentences

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Parts of the embassy were damaged and not recoverable, one person briefed on the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

So far in the 2024-25 financial year, they have identified 13 cases of polygamous working, which has saved £113,000 in recoverable savings.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

“Proved reserves” represent oil deemed recoverable under certain technical and economic assumptions, but not necessarily oil that can be produced quickly or cheaply.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Initial estimates indicate the reservoirs could contain 30 million to 110 million barrels of recoverable oil equivalent, the company said Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

The land mass of Texas is rich in recoverable spoil.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck