salvage
salvaging
-
present participleof salvage.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Herman had begun salvaging parts before he even built the house, storing them in his studio loft in downtown L.A. until the time was right.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Over the past few years, individual investors have coalesced into a market-moving force, upending hedge-fund bets, salvaging struggling companies and sending favored stocks straight to the moon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
The British king's state visit was officially meant to mark the US-UK alliance in the anniversary year but has ended up being more about salvaging the so-called "special relationship."
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Realistically, they need victories in at least four of their final five matches to have any chance of salvaging a place in Friday's last four - and they began that quest well.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
“I can’t think about this right now. After seeing the house again, salvaging pretty much nothing...We don’t even know what we’re eating for dinner.”
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
