rescuing

Example Sentences

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“But we used to play tea party with this,” I replied, rescuing the lion and bringing it back inside.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Often, São Paulo capybaras just need rescuing after they’ve trespassed: Sometimes a capybara has made its way into a home or business overnight and needs bailing out.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

John Richardson had been instrumental in the RMS Carpathia rescuing survivors from the Titanic's lifeboats, just hours after it had gone down in the North Atlantic, killing 1,500 people.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

One key priority is rescuing an American missionary, Kevin Rideout, who was snatched in October in the Nigerien capital Niamey and is believed to be held in Mali by the Islamic State's Sahel branch.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“Pamela, Nick’s American,” Lydia says, leaning across the table, rescuing Gogol from the conversation.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri