rescue mission
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rescue mission
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Sir Nicholas was ultimately successful due to a House of Commons ruling on allowing young refugees in the country, which had been passed a couple of months before his rescue mission began.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sat for an interview, focusing solely on the rescue mission.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
In a rescue mission on Wednesday, amphibian and reptile experts found dead wildlife, but also some survivors which were collected and relocated.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Just like the search and rescue team in the disaster zone, the three-member Deployment Support Team in Pacoima was on duty 24 hours a day throughout the rescue mission.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Mom called me today to tell me that she just got permission for funding to start designing a rescue mission for you.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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