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rescue

[res-kyoo] / ˈrɛs kyu /




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Till Backhaus, environment minister for the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, said some rescue workers had received death threats.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The IDF acknowledged reports that two journalists were injured as a result of the strikes, but insisted it was not preventing further rescue teams from reaching the area.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The Israeli military said it was not preventing rescue teams from reaching the area and that the incident was under review.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

UBS bought Credit Suisse in a government-engineered rescue in 2023 and politicians there have vowed to prevent a repeat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

By then—oh, surely by then—his father or a rescue crew would come for them.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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