retrieving

"The retrieval of the lost homework was a relief for the student. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"Without someone to supervise them, the group will lack direction."

"The gardener systematically watered each plant in the rows, ensuring every one received the same amount of water. "

"The student's excellent performance on the math test showed they had surpassed their previous scores. "

"The crowd scattered in terror."

"Regardless of the rain, she went to school. "

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

"If you miss your curfew, a consequence is having to stay inside and do chores. "

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

"The firefighter bravely entered the burning building to rescue the people inside. "