Example Sentences

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They floated in the water for two hours before being rescued by a remotely piloted drone boat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

"The others were rescued, so why couldn't these three be saved?" he asked.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

India’s foreign ministry initially said that of the 24 Indian crew on the ship, 21 had been rescued while three sailors were missing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

All 24 crew were rescued by the Omani military, Indian authorities said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Even with the bridge out, Mom and Dad would make sure that he and Abby were rescued.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret