rescue
Example Sentences
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"We're really pleased this incident ended safely and it was great to meet everybody at the lifeboat station because we don't often get the chance to chat to the people we rescue."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
One that was downed in Iran resulted in a dramatic rescue mission of its two pilots.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
One rescuer told reporters the effort was now one of recovery rather than rescue, though a more senior official later insisted that a formal decision had yet to be made.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
By the time rescue workers pulled him free, Aditya had reached the scene.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
There were just a few days left before Thor was supposed to leave for the animal rescue.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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