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Recent Examples of lifeboat
The incident triggered an emergency response, seeing the Shenzhou 20 crew return to Earth aboard the Shenzhou 21 spacecraft for safety reasons, and the uncrewed Shenzhou 22 launched to serve as a lifeboat and ride home for the Shenzhou 21 crew.
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Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
The 14 surviving crew members evacuated on a lifeboat, and were later picked up by the Salvamar Draco, a Spanish rescue boat.
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Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
This population had been essentially isolated there since 2013, when biologists removed some eggs to create the lifeboat population, although a small number of additional eggs from the wild have been collected over the years to try to maintain the genetic connection.
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Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 May 2026
Musk has proposed creating the first utopian city-state on Mars within 20 years, via flotillas of massive Starship lifeboats that depart Earth every two years, when the planets are optimally aligned.
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Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
The 14 surviving crew members evacuated on a lifeboat, and were later picked up by the Salvamar Draco, a Spanish rescue boat.
—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
This population had been essentially isolated there since 2013, when biologists removed some eggs to create the lifeboat population, although a small number of additional eggs from the wild have been collected over the years to try to maintain the genetic connection.
—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 May 2026
Musk has proposed creating the first utopian city-state on Mars within 20 years, via flotillas of massive Starship lifeboats that depart Earth every two years, when the planets are optimally aligned.
—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeboat
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Traditional-style longboats cruise the rivers while skyscrapers with rooftop bars offer stunning views of the temples at night.
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The owner of the Nazila 05 told authorities the boat's captain had reported the vessel sank after its bow was broken by high waves during rough weather, and all crew managed to board a longboat before the ship went down, Rizal said.
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The ship's captain ordered the crew to the yawl boat.
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Captain William Griffin and his crew escaped, hopping on the ship’s yawl boat, in time to see the ship and its iron ore cargo vanish underwater.
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The dredge is conducted by crane and excavator barges that dig sand up and deposit it in another barge.
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The organization also noted that the barge carrying the fireworks was around two miles from Jackie and Shadow’s nest and that the show was scheduled to finish in under 30 minutes.
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And there was Fred Raskin, Gunn’s longtime cutter who worked on all the Guardians of the Galaxy movies and Gunn’s DC series Peacemaker.
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The Coast Guard cutter Eagle eased into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
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Coop — who has been practicing his knots, learning how to drive the tender, and generally being attentive and curious about his new job — does wonderfully, which earns him some praise from the bosun.
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Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
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This riverboat line warmly welcomes singles, with crew specially trained to ensure these travelers always feel included.
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By Bay City News A decommissioned riverboat in Vallejo caught fire late Friday night, according to the Vallejo Fire Department.
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Founded in 1978, the auxiliary supports sworn officers at accidents sites and natural disasters and other emergences by providing crowd control and traffic direction.
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Proceeds from the May 15 event will fund local Salvation Army programs that serve families and individuals experiencing homelessness, those suffering from chemical addiction, food pantries at the auxiliary’s Community Corps Centers and senior nutrition sites across the county.
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From there, the builder installs two clamping, adjustable keels called leeboards that act together like a centerboard.
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Such low inflation gave the public more confidence in the Fed, which helps keep the economy on an even keel.
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“Lifeboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeboat. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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