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rescue

[res-kyoo] / ˈrɛs kyu /




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Not long before the trout operation, Dagit led a rescue of hundreds of these fish too.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

One that was downed in Iran resulted in a dramatic rescue mission of its two pilots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

One rescuer told reporters the effort was now one of recovery rather than rescue, though a more senior official later insisted that a formal decision had yet to be made.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It was not immediately clear what type of drone was used in the rescue operation, but a US official told ABC News that it had a speed boat-like design.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The thought of the Incorrigible children at the zoo was still foremost in her mind, and she was determined to grab the Hixby’s Guide and rescue them as soon as possible.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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