rescuing

Example Sentences

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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

By rescuing a downed pilot in early April, the U.S. demonstrated it can operate in the area effectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 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

It hoped to highlight the strength of women and fight against the archetype that women needed rescuing, Smith -- who played Kelly Garrett -- told AFP on the red carpet at Hollywood's legendary Dolby Theatre.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

If she remembered, it wouldn’t be that hard—the same, really, as rescuing a drowning swimmer in murky water.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman