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

A second try for Megan Gaffney looked to have salvaged a draw for Scotland as Wales were reduced to 14 players.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2022

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