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recovered off
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "recovered off" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It is unclear in what context it could be used, as it does not follow standard English usage. Example: "The data was recovered off the damaged hard drive." (This would be incorrect; the correct phrase would be "recovered from.")
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News & Media
Science
Wiki
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
7 human-written examples
The crown's practice, established in part by the many shipwrecks recovered off Britain's shores, is that a reward equal to the value of the items — likely to be set in a bidding war among British museums — will be divided between Mr. Herbert as the finder and the farmer who owns the field where the discovery was made.
News & Media
Hut circles are visible on the summits, and part of a Roman anchor was recovered off Trwyn Bychestyn.
Wiki
PAGE A16 Lobstering's Boom and Bust While Maine revels in record lobster hauls, stocks have barely recovered off Cape Cod and in Long Island Sound.
News & Media
The corpses of 18 men were recovered off Lesbos, an island close to Turkey, early on Saturday, the spokeswoman said, adding that a survivor picked up by Coast Guard officers on Friday said that the boat had sunk amid choppy waters.
News & Media
We used waveform data from the OBSs recovered off Ibaraki and three land seismic stations.
Science
More than 5,800 migrants have been rescued and 10 bodies recovered off the Libyan coast over the weekend, the Italian coastguard says.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
50 human-written examples
The suspect had apparently discarded the firearm after the shooting, which authorities recovered off-campus in the surrounding desert "after an extensive search by sheriff's deputies," ABC7 reported.
News & Media
The recovered off-center location of the target ranges from 9.4mm to 9.6mm, also in good agreement with the actual off-center location of 10mm.
Science
But St. John's recovered, running off 8 straight points to tie the score at 46-46 and begin a back-and-forth battle down the stretch.
News & Media
Ivory, who rushed for 716 yards in 2010, has not recovered from off-season surgery on his foot and for a sports hernia.
News & Media
Even Nathan Brown, a satisfied but far from euphoric Saints coach, stressed afterwards that Wolves will be a very different proposition when Paul Wood, Ben Harrison and Simon Grix have recovered from off-season operations.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When referring to items retrieved from a location, consider using "recovered from" or "retrieved from" instead of "recovered off" for clearer and more standard English usage.
Common error
Avoid using "off" when "from" is the appropriate preposition to indicate the source or location from which something was recovered. Using "off" can lead to confusion and grammatical errors.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "recovered off" functions as a verb phrase indicating the action of retrieving something from a specific location. However, according to Ludwig AI, it is considered grammatically incorrect.
Frequent in
News & Media
43%
Science
29%
Wiki
14%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Academia
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "recovered off" appears in some contexts, especially in news and media, it is generally considered grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI indicates that this phrase does not follow standard English usage. It's more appropriate and clear to use alternatives like "recovered from" or "retrieved from". The presence of this phrase across diverse sources suggests it might be encountered, but adhering to standard grammatical conventions is recommended for clarity and correctness.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
retrieved from
Emphasizes the act of getting something back from a specific place or source.
recovered from
Indicates regaining something lost or overcoming a negative condition.
extracted from
Highlights the removal of something from a particular origin or location.
salvaged from
Implies rescuing something of value from a situation of loss or damage.
obtained from
Focuses on acquiring something from a specific source or location.
regained from
Suggests getting something back after a period of loss or absence.
recaptured from
Implies regaining something that was previously taken or lost, often with force.
reclaimed from
Indicates asserting one's right to regain possession of something.
restored after
Focuses on returning something to its original condition following a period of damage or disrepair.
rehabilitated after
Suggests restoring something to a healthy condition or useful state after a period of decline.
FAQs
What does "recovered off" mean?
The phrase "recovered off" is not standard English and its meaning is unclear. It's better to use alternatives like "recovered from" or "retrieved from" to indicate the source or location.
How to use "recovered from" in a sentence?
You can use "recovered from" to indicate that something was found in a specific place, for example: "The data was "recovered from" the damaged hard drive."
Which is correct, "recovered off" or "recovered from"?
"Recovered from" is the correct and standard English phrase. "Recovered off" is not grammatically sound and should be avoided.
What can I say instead of "recovered off"?
Consider using alternatives like "retrieved from", "extracted from", or "salvaged from" depending on the context.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested