Many archaeological relics were 'retrieved' from the site.
They were able to 'retrieve' [='save'] the situation.
Can their relationship be 'retrieved'? [='salvaged']
(..) ...one week? - Yes indeed. One week. This is good news, Mr Powell. But remember, we have only a single opportunity to retrieve the two halves of the triangle. And if we fail, we must wait another years. Well, I don't know how about you but that's more time (..)2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider