retrieved

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"He was retrieved from the water by another person who was in the water with him at the time of the attack," Queensland Police Inspector Elaine Burns said in a news briefing.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Except catcher Brody Thompson of Alemany retrieved it off a short backstop, underhanded the ball to pitcher Ricky Gonzalez, who tagged out the runner at the plate to end the threat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

In a statement the Danish Environmental Protection Agency said conditions on Saturday made it possible for the whale's identity to be verified, and its tracking device retrieved.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“That’s why they retrieved him from the dungeon.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Anya retrieved her rope and fortified the booth’s top four corners.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack