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rescue

[res-kyoo] / ˈrɛs kyu /




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A man was airlifted out of Runyon Canyon by a Los Angeles Fire Department rescue crew about 9:15 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

The Oman Navy launched a rescue operation within an hour of the attack and pulled survivors from the water.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Chinese leader Xi Jinping ordered an investigation and urged local authorities to focus on rescue operations and treating the injured, state media reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Paul Smith’s new boss is betting American shoppers can rescue the British design house from a sales slump, as U.S. consumers are expected to be more insulated against a new spike in global inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Until now, Jonathan had thought if no one came to rescue them, he would walk across the bridge and hike to Beaverville and bring help back for Abby.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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