rescue mission
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rescue mission
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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What followed was a huge search and rescue mission, which cost Suffolk Police more than £2m, captivated the country and fuelled conspiracy theorists.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Just as Dan glimpses Gretta’s raw potential, she sees his lost purpose, and the two launch a mutual rescue mission.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sat for an interview, focusing solely on the rescue mission.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The rescue mission, launched on Friday, has never been attempted before, and Dr Simeon Barber, a space scientist, has said it is "high risk".
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
It is an extraordinary story, a tale of what began as a rescue mission requiring a rescue of its own.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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