salvage
have salvaged
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present perfectof salvage.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Even still, the Trojans might have salvaged their tournament hopes if they found something down the stretch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2026
The visitors showed plenty of fight as Raul Jimenez's penalty halved the deficit five minutes from time before Kevin's spectacular strike looked to have salvaged a point.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
South Korea’s Defense Ministry said Friday that military search crews have salvaged what it believes is part of the crashed North Korean rocket.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
Badía appeared to have salvaged a point for Elche in the 88th when he saved another penalty taken by Iglesias after Enzo Roco touched the ball with his hand.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2023
She slung the bag over her shoulder, glad to have salvaged something from the library, a small victory over Dr. Cable.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
