salvage

Example Sentences

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Sometimes he’s just out there for fun, but often he’s wielding his submersible Excalibur II metal detector to salvage someone’s destination wedding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Will Celtic's 'signing of season' somehow salvage silverware?

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Over the next decade, a large amount of aluminum from vehicle body panels is expected to enter recycling and salvage systems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

About 329 vessels are currently operating in the Gulf, and each would need coverage for oil pollution, salvage, hull damage, and third-party liability in the event of a total loss, Keneva said.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Thoroughly worried, I went back to my desk hoping that some gimmick might emerge to salvage the like-with-like idea.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson