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

Steve Warren about the weekend rescue of the pilot who was shot down over Iran.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

On one trip we took together to Connecticut, he told me the story of his clash with Patton and his rescue by Eisenhower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Some US analysts have described the loss of an F-15E deep inside Iranian territory, followed by the destruction of several rescue aircraft, as showing the limitations of the US air power.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

There were just a few days left before Thor was supposed to leave for the animal rescue.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold