rescue

Example Sentences

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For nearly two days, the White House avoided press questions about the downed fighter jet, presumably to shut down any discussion of the rescue mission that was underway.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

It was not immediately clear whether other service members involved in the rescue mission sustained injuries, or whether the U.S. military suffered any other potential setbacks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Instead the rescue is a moment to celebrate a wartime triumph.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Before midnight US time the rescue was complete, and the airman was flown to Kuwait for medical treatment, officials said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Another moving man came up the stairs, looked, laughed, and then got down on his hands and knees with the police rescue vehicle.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry