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rescue

[res-kyoo] / ˈrɛs kju /




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The army said the month-long rescue operation involved the military, police, intelligence agencies and local vigilante groups.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026

If a wobbling stock market were to threaten companies like OpenAI, Wallerstein said he believes the federal government could ride to the rescue.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 11, 2026

As rescue teams wind down efforts to salvage survivors from the rubble, and as residents leave the city -- due to dire economic prospects, trauma or both -- the streets appear more deserted than ever.

From Barron's • Jul. 11, 2026

Much of the inaccurate reporting, they found, originated from incorrect quotes attributed to healthcare professionals and emergency responders, including firefighters, police officers, and other rescue personnel.

From Science Daily • Jul. 10, 2026

It might not be so easy to arrange a rescue for Abby and Jonathan and another for his wife.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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