rescue
verb (used with object)
to free or deliver from confinement, danger, or difficulty: She rescued me from an awkward conversation.
rescuer
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a word derived from
rescue.
Example Sentences
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It was an improbable conclusion that even seasoned rescuer Katie Boucher, president of the Montana-based Norris Ark Training & Recovery Center, which helped lead reunion efforts, found especially satisfying.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
The rescuer who was killed was just 18 years old, according to his civil defence organisation which is affiliated with the Amal movement, a political ally of Hezbollah.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Ms. Eubanks was compelled to assume the role of rescuer, both because she loved him and because there was nobody else to fill the position.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
A rescuer at the site said about 10 people had been saved since the collapse.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
I observe my rescuer all day as I follow him around the Alta sector of Los Angeles.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
