as in to regain
to get again in one's possession
needed to retrieve the book from my friend so I could return it to the library
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Recent Examples of retrieve
Crew members on board the helicopter retrieved the equipment, officials said.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
The main thrust of the action in Silo 17 involves Juliette’s efforts to retrieve a firefighting suit from an area of the silo that’s on the other side of a deep pool of water.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
At the same time, NYPD detectives are working with the U.S. Marshals Service to try and track down the shooter and with the FBI, which has the most sophisticated technology for retrieving usable data from cellphones, sources said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Jacques Francis’ job was to go out with a team and retrieve cannons.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
The main thrust of the action in Silo 17 involves Juliette’s efforts to retrieve a firefighting suit from an area of the silo that’s on the other side of a deep pool of water.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
At the same time, NYPD detectives are working with the U.S. Marshals Service to try and track down the shooter and with the FBI, which has the most sophisticated technology for retrieving usable data from cellphones, sources said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Jacques Francis’ job was to go out with a team and retrieve cannons.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024
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To regain relevance, speakers powered by AI will become more attuned to what customers might ask a smart system.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Navy, though, delivered a big blow with a 52-yard touchdown catch and run by running back Eli Heidenreich to regain a 21-10 lead late in the third.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city, was recaptured last week by rebel groups after a surprise offensive overran President Bashar al-Assad’s forces and allied militias.Mostafa Salem and Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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The clip also recaptures the Muscle Shoals landmarks that were included in the song’s original music video, which released over three decades ago.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent developments in the AI industry led many to believe that interest in San Francisco property could recover, as the city remains a vital part of the U.S. tech sector and is a global hub for AI advancements.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The boy would recover — but the family nearly fell apart.John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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As the face of the brand and its most effective spokesperson, Mao reclaimed his fame online with a popular Bilibili account that has more than 900,000 followers.Denni Hu, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Reynolds empowers readers to break free from the urgency trap and reclaim their time for meaningful pursuits.Forbes Partner Releases, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Retrieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieve. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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