salvaging

Example Sentences

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But testing this theory would involve salvaging the submarine's wreckage, a multimillion-dollar operation, according to plaintiffs.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Realistically, they need victories in at least four of their final five matches to have any chance of salvaging a place in Friday's last four - and they began that quest well.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Mark Joseph Stern: I think anyone who cares about salvaging American democracy needs to be asking those exact questions.

From Slate • Dec. 26, 2025

The Lakers finished an uneven road trip on a high note with consecutive wins at New Orleans and Milwaukee, salvaging a 3-2 record on the trip after a 119-95 win over the Bucks on Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2025

Gitl, known throughout the country as Tante Gitl and Gitl the Bear, organized a rescue mission dedicated to salvaging the lives of young survivors and locating the remnants of their families.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen