retrieved

Example Sentences

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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

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

Papi couldn’t leave for work if the rains started early, and he passed the time reading magazines he retrieved from his special dresser.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago