retrieve
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After a round in September and February, the couple managed to retrieve six embryos and hope to take part in the same programme.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
CBP renewed agreements with vehicle-forensics firm Berla to retrieve data, including travel history, from the vehicles of suspects.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
A recovery team including Navy personnel is waiting to retrieve the crew, expected to splash down near San Diego.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
He told reporters the operation to retrieve the wounded officer from “one of the toughest areas in Iran” was possible with a mix of “talent” and “luck.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Cat glanced up to see if he was listening, but he had only stopped to retrieve the dustpan.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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