retrieved

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A rescue helicopter retrieved the body of the 78-year-old volunteer rescuer while the body of the 62-year-old rescuer was found on the sand, police said.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

“That’s why they retrieved him from the dungeon.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

New dangers have emerged on the battlefield, demonstrated by the downing of two U.S. aircraft Friday, prompting a series of risky rescue missions, including the expansive operation Saturday that retrieved a missing weapons systems officer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Ella went to her desk and retrieved one of the conjure candies Mama had sent her as payment to the rottie for delivering Jason's message.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton