retrieve
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The AI told me how to retrieve what’s called a “key,” which is a long string of numbers and letters to unlock the data.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
It can also retrieve and summarize information, and many students use the technology to help with studying or schoolwork.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Two men, who came to retrieve the stretcher, saw inside Legacy's premises.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
The CIA wanted to make sure that no one on the ground could retrieve the plane's sensitive equipment intact.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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