rescuer
- a word derived from rescue.
Example Sentences
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Beverly Smit, 60, described the unnamed rescuer swimming out to sea three times as the tragedy unfolded in West Mersea, near Colchester, on Wednesday evening.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The rescuer airlifted a girl to safety, telling the rest of the family that another helicopter was on the way to take them.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
But what qualities must a dog have to become a rescuer?
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
The human body can survive up to seven days without water, one rescuer said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
And then she made a face of disgust when she realized that with Nailer’s bad arm, Pima was going to be the rescuer after all.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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