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Past tense for to recover something from loss or damage
“Attempts to salvage the ship were hampered by thick fog and bad weather.”
Past tense for to preserve (something) from potential loss or adverse circumstances
“By pumping from wells, the residents of Santa Maria Valley have been able to salvage most of the water that once discharged naturally into the ocean.”
Past tense for to reuse something that would otherwise be discarded
“This means the entire Nation will have to salvage these materials to meet war needs.”
Past tense for to save from danger, confinement or difficulty
Past tense for to occupy again, or to take back possession of something
Past tense for to return to a functional, or original, state
Past tense for to restore something that has been erased
Past tense for to receive, especially in return for effort
Kept in reserve, not used or spent
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