rescuing

Example Sentences

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Often, São Paulo capybaras just need rescuing after they’ve trespassed: Sometimes a capybara has made its way into a home or business overnight and needs bailing out.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Founded in 1977, the Sheldrick Wildlife is renowned for its care of orphaned elephants and rhinos, rescuing and reintegrating them into the wild.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

It hoped to highlight the strength of women and fight against the archetype that women needed rescuing, Smith -- who played Kelly Garrett -- told AFP on the red carpet at Hollywood's legendary Dolby Theatre.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Now a wife and mother, Jane resides in upstate New York and makes a living rescuing imperiled citizens and providing them with new identities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The walls of Hob made a fortress some nights, rescuing them from the feuds and conspiracies.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead