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rescuing

adjective as in saving

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Biden, like Obama and Bill Clinton before him, was faced with the challenge of rescuing an economy that his Republican predecessor had left in shambles.

From Salon

Head coach Robert Saleh was sacked after a poor start but after ending a five-game losing skid the Jets are still capable of rescuing their season.

From BBC

"The currents were so quick – and we called the emergency services who started rescuing some people who had water up to their necks", Consuelo Tarazon said.

From BBC

The playoffs began with Blake Treinen rescuing a wobbly Dodgers bullpen, the 36-year-old right-hander replacing Michael Kopech and escaping a two-on, one-out eighth-inning jam and throwing 39 pitches for a five-out save in the National League Division Series opener against the San Diego Padres.

As California pumps water south, an elaborate operation focuses on rescuing fish.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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