- present participle of retrieve.
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
Iran has retained thousands of medium-range and short-missiles and is retrieving the launchers from underground storage areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
After quietly retrieving it, they unrolled the yarn, removed the agent messages hidden inside, and took them to Washington’s headquarters.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
