retrieve
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What MarketWatch found was that it’s probably best to retrieve the data first, and then feed it into the AI tool of choice with the JPMorgan instructions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
When those abnormal forms appeared after memories had already formed, they interfered with the brain's ability to retrieve them.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
A block away from the former Pfizer building, guests who had been evacuated from the Hampton Inn the day before waited on the street corner Wednesday morning to get inside to retrieve luggage and belongings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
He and his stepfather arrived at the scene later in the day to retrieve the motorcycle, with police still in the area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
As Dad starts cutting the cake into slices, I run inside the cabin to retrieve my gift for Mom.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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The researchers conclude that tau should be viewed not only as a protein involved in Alzheimer's disease, but also as a fundamental regulator of how the brain organizes, stores, and retrieves lasting memories.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
Apple needs to “evolve Siri into an agent that understands intent, retrieves context, calls apps and completes workflows,” Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan wrote in a note last week.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026
OpenAI, meanwhile, says it has shipped an update for Plus and Pro users that improves how memory finds and retrieves details.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
It is also a gesture of trust; the person holding the mic treats the responsibility as sacred and does not move until Cave retrieves the microphone a few bars later.
From Salon ● May 13, 2025
Scene: Maniac retrieves the wet newspaper from the living room.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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This was what Lincoln, his most powerful reader, retrieved during the Union’s death struggle with secession.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
AFP joined conservationists, rangers and locals this month as they retrieved and replaced cameras and microphones in the forest.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Several artefacts retrieved from the ship's wreck are now due to go on display for the very first time at Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
Except catcher Brody Thompson of Alemany retrieved it off a short backstop, underhanded the ball to pitcher Ricky Gonzalez, who tagged out the runner at the plate to end the threat.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
The robot’s computer brain retrieved information on the history of whaling, and she calculated the shark’s age to be over five hundred years.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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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
During the initial searches, the French government had been responsible for investigating the crash and Brazilian forces took charge of retrieving the bodies.
From BBC ● May 21, 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
Later, as Officer Delinko was retrieving his third thermos of coffee from the squad car, he thought he saw a series of small white flashes at the other end of the property.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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