salvage

Example Sentences

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Tuesday and jumped into offensive mode, coordinating roof ventilation, fire suppression and salvage operations on the third floor, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

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

For weeks, senators have sought to salvage the Clarity Act, which in addition to the yield issue is meant to clarify how digital asset trading will be regulated in the U.S.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 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

Miss Whitlaw had managed to salvage shovels, pickaxes, and crowbars from the various places for at least a dozen workers.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep