retrieve
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With part of the nine-story building still standing, Sabbagh was able to use a crane to reach one of his mother's cupboards and retrieve a photo album.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
On a Fox News show on Friday, host Bret Baier asked Trump whether it might be feasible to retrieve Iran’s enriched uranium.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
While traditional tools simply store or retrieve information, conversational AI can make users feel emotionally validated and socially supported.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
Determined to retrieve it, the hunter followed that trail through dense vegetation until he eventually found the elephant dead.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
I retrieve the candle from the bedside table and make my way into the dark hallway.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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