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

It was not immediately clear whether other service members involved in the rescue mission sustained injuries, or whether the U.S. military suffered any other potential setbacks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 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

Before midnight US time the rescue was complete, and the airman was flown to Kuwait for medical treatment, officials said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Might he even be the one to rescue my project, too?

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler