Example Sentences

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Some ship owners may be reluctant to let their vessels return to such a volatile region after finally retrieving them, experts say.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The efforts are fueling anxieties across the banking and asset-management industries, where legions of professionals spend much of their days retrieving and synthesizing information.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The danger arises when people believe that the model is retrieving truth rather than generating likelihoods.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

These cells are critical for storing and retrieving memories.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

“Not anymore. I know this journey started with you retrieving your grandmother’s dashiki, but you’ve fallen into a story with consequences that can affect the entire world.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer