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rescue

[res-kyoo] / ˈrɛs kyu /




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Tuesday’s operation represents one of the first tests of the force’s rescue capabilities in a live combat scenario.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Although the sea drone can be operated autonomously, both experts BBC Verify spoke to said it was probably manually operated for the rescue.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Once again, it is Joe Root riding to England's rescue.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Inside the successful push to rescue the North American bid.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

At this rate, the entire island would be underwater long before anyone had a chance to rescue them.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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