recoverable

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Copper production fell to 662 million recoverable pounds from 868 million, and gold production declined to 97,000 recoverable ounces from 287,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

These materials are often considered waste, but they may still contain valuable elements that were not economically recoverable at the time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

She said: "Based on the fireball trajectory, the event occurred over the North Sea so, sadly, we do not expect any recoverable meteorites."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Any fines and penalties incurred in connection with the Eaton Fire will not be recoverable from insurance, from the Wildfire Fund, or through electric rates.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Problem may be recoverable with remote update of Pathfinder.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir