- present participle of rescue.
rescuing
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Fire crews responded around 9 a.m. to the Pacoima Wash near Parthenia Street, rescuing two men and a woman from the water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
But downsizing means rescuing yourself from being a “prisoner of your possessions,” as Ciji Ware writes in her new book, “Rightsizing Over 70.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Advocates, companies and some politicians argue that the Heimlich maneuver and back blows, another established method of rescuing people from choking, aren’t always enough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
He said rescuers had called into the tunnel: "Don't worry, we are rescuing you."
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
“It’s not hard to get people on board with rescuing a cute, fluffy bunny.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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