as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
a law firm that has been involved in the retrieval of artworks that were plundered during the war
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Recent Examples of retrieval
He was accused of obstructing the retrieval of classified documents from Mar-a-Lago.
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Gabe Whisnant, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Businesses can implement lead generation and management platforms that streamline the capture, storage and retrieval of consumer consent.
—David Gasparyan, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
While his teammates were running an opening retrieval and forechecking drill at one end of the rink, Hughes was warming up at the other side where Vancouver’s goaltenders worked.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The boat’s 14-foot tender catamaran, which Aquila also manufactures at its production facility in China, is on an electric hoist system that lifts the boat outwards for launch and retrieval.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
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Gabe Whisnant, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Businesses can implement lead generation and management platforms that streamline the capture, storage and retrieval of consumer consent.
—David Gasparyan, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
While his teammates were running an opening retrieval and forechecking drill at one end of the rink, Hughes was warming up at the other side where Vancouver’s goaltenders worked.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The boat’s 14-foot tender catamaran, which Aquila also manufactures at its production facility in China, is on an electric hoist system that lifts the boat outwards for launch and retrieval.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieval
Noun
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In the reality that has no scare quotes, though, the reclamation of evidence might also look like impunity.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2025
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With a reasonable $3.5 million cap hit for another two years, this is the kind of reclamation project the Penguins should be investing in.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Scheffler also reflected on the challenges of returning to competition after a long recovery from injury.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Joel Cohen told me years ago that recovery stories were boring.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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If voters approve the higher tax rate, the district’s recapture payment would increase from $690.8 million to $821.1 million.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American-Statesman,
19 Aug. 2024
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However, there are several areas where the tax credit buyer is exposed to some operational risk: avoiding recapture and complying with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes,
21 Oct. 2024
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“Retrieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieval. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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