salvage
salvaging
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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
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On Wednesday, firefighters were salvaging what they could from the structure, and the cause of the blaze was under investigation, according to the Fire Department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 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
Mark Joseph Stern: I think anyone who cares about salvaging American democracy needs to be asking those exact questions.
From Slate ● Dec. 26, 2025
Gitl, known throughout the country as Tante Gitl and Gitl the Bear, organized a rescue mission dedicated to salvaging the lives of young survivors and locating the remnants of their families.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
