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retrieving

/riːˈtrɪvɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does retrieving mean?

verb

The act of getting or bringing back something that has been lost or taken away. The act of getting or bringing back something that has been stored or hidden.

Example

"The dog was trained to retrieve the ball from the lake."

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