rescue mission

American  

noun

1. mission.

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Etymology

Origin of rescue mission

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Much of the focus remained on the search and rescue mission, Luxon said.

From BBC

The Animal Rescue Mission in Corona posted a video on social media Tuesday of three people using catch poles to try to restrain a dog in a grassy area.

From Los Angeles Times

The Germans and other hijackers were shot dead when Israeli commandos liberated all but four of the 106 hostages in a legendary rescue mission.

From The Wall Street Journal

A complex six-hour rescue mission took place to catch three little pigs apparently abandoned in the freezing Fens.

From BBC

“Then, there will be a rescue mission so that the April meeting can create another cease fire. It’s the same scenario over and over again.”

From Barron's