rescue

Example Sentences

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For nearly two days, the White House avoided press questions about the downed fighter jet, presumably to shut down any discussion of the rescue mission that was underway.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” which had a production budget of $110 million, continues the story of iconic Nintendo characters Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach as they journey to rescue Princess Rosalina.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Details of the rescue are filtering out through the press, and one lesson is the importance of training and planning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Former US military official William Fallon - a retired US Navy admiral - told the BBC that "time of day" probably worked in the rescue mission's favour.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Another of Elisha’s brothers, Dr. John Kane, joined an American rescue expedition that planned to head to the Arctic from New York Harbor in the spring.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock