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
The legal industry is grappling with a serious talent shortage, making key roles like records retrieval specialists, e-discovery experts, legal assistants and paralegals increasingly difficult to fill.
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Jens Erik Gould, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
From 2021 to 2023, law enforcement agencies saw their retrieval of ghost guns used in crimes drop by 23%, according to a report from the attorney general’s office.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Over a decade ago, Andresen left her job at a data entry retrieval company to care for her daughter full time.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 May 2025
On the retrieval, defenseman Sean Walker rimmed it to center Jack Roslovic, who’d clocked Hall waiting on the far blue line.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Jens Erik Gould, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
From 2021 to 2023, law enforcement agencies saw their retrieval of ghost guns used in crimes drop by 23%, according to a report from the attorney general’s office.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Over a decade ago, Andresen left her job at a data entry retrieval company to care for her daughter full time.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 May 2025
On the retrieval, defenseman Sean Walker rimmed it to center Jack Roslovic, who’d clocked Hall waiting on the far blue line.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrieval
Noun
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Calling for liberation and reclamation by way of educational entertainment was what Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour represented.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
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Like his earlier works of reclamation, Aparicio looked at the rubble of the Eaton fire as a palette.—
Sarah Quiñones Wolfson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Those who lost property in recent disasters, including Hurricane Helene and the Los Angeles wildfires, are experiencing this firsthand but there are unique solutions for disaster recovery.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Cielo, a ceramicist, lost her home in the Eaton fire and plans to focus on post-fire recovery.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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One thing that did work on both its January and Mach launch attempts was the successful recapture of the Super Heavy booster back at the launch site.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Its recapture would represent a major symbolic victory for Russia.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Retrieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrieval. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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