as in to rescue
to remove (something) from a place of danger or harm
Nothing could be salvaged from the shipwreck.
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as in preservation
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as in find
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Uri Friedman, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
But thanks to the kindness of strangers, it was not just salvaged but made even more memorable.
—Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Allie Weintraub, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2024
As part of its case at the court, the US salvage company, Sea Search Armada, has commissioned its own study of the cargo.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 3 Oct. 2024
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Now that Israel has demonstrated its superiority over Iran’s proxies and conventional weapons—and degraded both in the process—Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may decide to pursue a bomb in a risky attempt to salvage some measure of national security.
—Uri Friedman, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
But thanks to the kindness of strangers, it was not just salvaged but made even more memorable.
—Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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The boat was left at sea while salvage arrangements were being made.
—Allie Weintraub, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2024
As part of its case at the court, the US salvage company, Sea Search Armada, has commissioned its own study of the cargo.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 3 Oct. 2024
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Valencia authorities said more than 200 people were rescued from cars after they were caught in the floodwaters, according to ABC News.Abigail Adams, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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After the creature kidnaps a young girl, her family sets out to rescue her, leading to an unpredictable adventure.Clark Collis, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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The tension between consumption and preservation raises an interesting psychological dilemma.Mark Littler, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Its age and preservation both play a role in its uniqueness.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2024
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But that’s exactly what makes this Southern home, known as the Goodwill Estate, a rare find.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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These limited-edition bottles showcase some of Buffalo Trace’s best barrels, aged to perfection and released in small quantities, making each one a coveted find.Emily Price, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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The industry has not recovered from the 2023 strikes, as production has fallen well below pre-strike levels in recent months, according to permit data from FilmLA.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Oct. 2024
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Let There Be Carnage debuted in October 2021 to $90 million, a boon for theater owners who were still recovering from the pandemic and a major win for Sony.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
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Beach day with friends takes scary turn Throughout his recovery, Taschman has had time to reflect on the importance of those who were with him at the beach that day: Peci and his two friends Hunter Roland and Zach Bucolo.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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The unequal recovery since the Great Recession and frustration that costly college degrees haven’t always yielded meaningful returns have only hardened those attitudes.Maria Flynn, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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This program builds partnerships in various islands such as Fiji, New Zealand, and Hawai'i and supports conservation efforts to bank seeds from over 100 priority tree species.Simi Thambi, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Specialized Real Estate Group announced Tuesday the acreage has been placed under a conservation easement with the land trust, according to a news release from the company.Stacy Ryburn, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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With the restaurant industry buffeted by higher costs driven in part by rising minimum wages in California and other states, Miso is one of several tech startups betting more businesses will be searching for new ways to save money, reduce employee turnover and fill more orders.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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Two intrepid scientists and a political veteran race the clock to save their home from an unprecedented environmental catastrophe.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
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But here, just as Woody Marks was handed the ball on fourth down and a few feet away, the protection around him collapsed, and the walls closed in once again on USC.Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Biden-Harris administration is set to allow the protections for Venezuelan migrants to lapse at the end of the month, the DHS confirmed to Newsweek in October.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Salvage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvage. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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