as in salvations
the saving from danger or evil
stranded people hoping for rescue from the rising floodwaters
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as in saves
to remove from danger or harm
an all-out effort to rescue a beached whale
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Since the results are so good and procedures now have easier recoveries, more and more people are inclined to take the leap.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
18 Dec. 2024 -
The Super Bowl champion's season is paused with 56 total along with two fumble recoveries and two interceptions for 49 yards.—
Sean Treppedi,
Newsweek,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Rescues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescues. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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