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retrieving

Retrieving (noun) means the act of getting something back. Example: “Retrieving the sunken boat took a team of divers all day.”

noun
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The act of getting something back.
"Retrieving the sunken boat took a team of divers all day."

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In plain EnglishThe act of retrieving something.

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retrievings plural

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What does “retrieving” mean?

The word “retrieving” means the act of getting something back. In plain terms, the act of retrieving something.

How do you use “retrieving” in a sentence?

Here is “retrieving” used in a sentence: “Retrieving the sunken boat took a team of divers all day.”

What part of speech is “retrieving”?

“Retrieving” is a noun.

What is the meaning of retrieving?

"retrieving" (noun) means the act of getting something back.

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