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retrieve

[ri-treev] / rɪˈtriv /


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"They fell ill while descending at high altitude. We are working out how to retrieve the bodies," Nivesh Karki, director at Pioneer Adventures, told AFP.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

On a Fox News show on Friday, host Bret Baier asked Trump whether it might be feasible to retrieve Iran’s enriched uranium.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

While traditional tools simply store or retrieve information, conversational AI can make users feel emotionally validated and socially supported.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Determined to retrieve it, the hunter followed that trail through dense vegetation until he eventually found the elephant dead.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“Most likely you will complete your mission without incident and Resilience will not need to retrieve you.”

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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