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to salvage
01
to rescue or recover something from potential harm, ruin, or destruction
Transitive: to salvage sth
Salvage
01
the act of saving or rescuing a ship or its cargo from loss, damage, or destruction
02
the act of saving goods or property that were in danger of damage or destruction
03
property or goods saved from damage or destruction
salvage
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salvager
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salvager
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Example
The organization has diligently salvaged numerous historical treasures over the years.
Last month, they successfully salvaged artifacts from the archaeological site.
Divers were able to salvage valuable items from the sunken ship.
Conservationists work to salvage endangered species from the brink of extinction.
After the fire, efforts were made to salvage important documents from the damaged building.