rescue
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That way, Musk can rescue the Tesla balance sheet and use the combined companies to do what he does best: raise staggering amounts of money from the public markets.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026
Despite the rescue operation, tragically, five of the belugas have since died, as well as one dolphin.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Navy are assisting with the rescue effort, Sappey said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Images released by emergency services showed rescue workers in high-visibility vests scrambling to move debris, rubble and dirt.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
“But first, if Ellen, Julia, Savannah Grace, and I were all drowning—who would you rescue first?”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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Wildfires have piled pressure on already endangered orangutans, forcing local groups and authorities to carry out high-stakes rescues of animals suffering smoke inhalation and burns.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
In a normal year, Hadley said, the lifeguards make about 7,500 to 8,000 rescues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Violet, named for the color of identifying crayon scrawled on her brow, is one of 250 to 500 patients the Marine Mammal Care Center rescues along the Los Angeles County coast every year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
"Not one rescue, but multiple potential rescues, unfolding at the same time, in different places, each with its own dangers, uncertainties, and lives that may still be saved."
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
I’ve given thirteen piggybacks by the time Marie rescues me from the youngest of the boys.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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“They’ve rescued 16 so far, and one of the rescued survivors reported that there was 27 people on board,” Sappey said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
DHL Express transported four rescued manatees from zoos in Ohio to Florida.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Of the 16 crew members on board, only five were rescued.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
The other, Ukrainian-owned vessel was hit by three drones 18 nautical miles from the town of Byala and all 15 crew were rescued, he added.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Who rescued Snow White from the evil stepmother?
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
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In April, when we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Rick Monday rescuing an American flag from protesters about to set it aflame, Claire wanted to share more of the story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
But downsizing means rescuing yourself from being a “prisoner of your possessions,” as Ciji Ware writes in her new book, “Rightsizing Over 70.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Advocates, companies and some politicians argue that the Heimlich maneuver and back blows, another established method of rescuing people from choking, aren’t always enough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
"I think the focus should obviously be on rescuing as many people as possible from this disaster", he added, hoping that his parents will be found safe and sound.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
“I was curious when I saw the fire. It gave me quite a shock. I never expected to be rescuing anyone stranded there.”
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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