retrieve

Example Sentences

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Her body had been carried by the river’s current from Santa Ana to Fountain Valley before it could be retrieved by fire crews.

From Los Angeles Times

Rescuers retrieved on Sunday the body of a Spanish man who had been missing since a tourist boat sank in rough seas off eastern Indonesia more than a week ago, an official said.

From Barron's

The first mission saw the players set out on boats to retrieve floating coffins, dozens of which were spread out over a nearby loch.

From BBC

She returned to Diggs’ house Dec. 9 to retrieve personal belongings and he instructed her to speak with his assistant about getting paid, she told police.

From Los Angeles Times

The family was helped by the fire service to retrieve medication from the flat, but seeing the damage was traumatic, said Ms Wood.

From BBC