Example Sentences

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The pair have been salvaging planes and ships together for decades, but the Pacific is unique.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2022

Here, one of the Gatherers will explain who they really are and why they have been salvaging old lightsaber pieces.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2019

In an effort to save money and increase the number of parts available for train repairs on short notice, Metro workers have been salvaging parts from the now-retired 1000- and 4000-series rail cars.

From Washington Post • Aug. 27, 2017