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parachute
noun as in safety net
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The King has flown over the territory on three missions parachuting aid supplies.
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One of the cameras on board shows them falling by parachute into the water.
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In dire emergencies, pilots may resort to the mortar-propelled parachute, designed to lower the craft safely to the ground, baby and all.
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Many underscore the absence of golden parachutes and Cadillac healthcare plans.
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The question is whether there will be similar parachutes available for producers of lumber, furniture and kitchen cabinets—the latest targets for import levies.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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