Many archaeological relics were 'retrieved' from the site.
They were able to 'retrieve' [='save'] the situation.
Can their relationship be 'retrieved'? [='salvaged']
(..) Miss Kyle? So, that's what that feels like. I see from the television coverage that you got your taste for wanton destruction back. I retrieved this. Aren't the police supposed to be investigating, then? - They don't have the tools to analyze it. - They would if you gave them to them. (..)2012 The Dark Knight Rises
(..) You were selected for a mission of the utmost importance. What mission? Save the world. You're leaving for Fhloston, to retrieve four stones from the Diva Plavalaguna. Any questions? Why me? l retired months ago. For three reasons. (..)1997 The Fifth Element
(..) - C'mon, use your words, buddy. - I have more than enough words to describe you, Stark. Thor! The Legionnaire? Trail went cold about miles out but it's headed north, and it has the scepter. - Now we have to retrieve it, again. - The genie's out of that bottle. Clear and present is Ultron. (..)2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron