retrieved

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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

Angel's body was eventually found near the summit on Saturday, while the remains of Heng and Shahin Muhrez were retrieved on Sunday.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The sheriff’s arson and explosives unit retrieved two abandoned grenades from the garage of a Santa Monica apartment complex on July 17.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Recovery teams, working alongside military partners, safely retrieved the crew and spacecraft.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

He walked a bit farther to his apartment building, opened the door, and retrieved his wallet—probably to produce identification.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander