retrieving

Example Sentences

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Some ship owners may be reluctant to let their vessels return to such a volatile region after finally retrieving them, experts say.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The danger arises when people believe that the model is retrieving truth rather than generating likelihoods.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

These cells are critical for storing and retrieving memories.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said retrieving Iran’s uranium stockpile is a U.S. priority, but February negotiations failed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

We chewed slowly, solemnly, retrieving all dropped crumbs.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin