Example Sentences

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That’s nearly 30% more food than we were rescuing and delivering pre-pandemic.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2024

For the international team, it felt like they were rescuing one of their own.

From National Geographic • Sep. 14, 2023

The National Guard and Osceola County sheriff’s deputies were rescuing residents from retirement homes in Kissimmee, south of Orlando, using airboats and trucks with high clearances.

From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2022

Back then, Otto and Sears were rescuing 250 cats a year.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2022

The McCulloughs were rescuing Mirabelle, their supporters insisted.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng