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Salvage

usgb/ˈsælvɪdʒ/Volume
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Difficult Situations

Used when someone saves parts of a situation or object that seemed almost completely gone.

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After the earthquake, they could only salvage a few belongings.
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Not Total Loss

Emphasizes partial recovery when something cannot be fully saved or repaired.

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Despite the team's effort, they could only salvage the project's basic framework.
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Last-Minute Rescue

Often involves quick action to rescue what remains before it's too late.

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The players managed to salvage the game in the final minutes.
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