as in rescue
the saving from danger or evil we spent the night in the cellar praying for salvation from the tornadoes

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Recent Examples of salvation Other faiths define the path to salvation or to peace in different ways. Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025 For the religious, Easter Sunday is a time to celebrate rebirth, salvation and second chances. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025 Image Image Image In early Christianity, the keys were largely a theological symbol of forgiveness, and that in giving Peter the keys, Jesus was offering salvation to people. Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 8 May 2025 Rather than using the salvation of Tommy as an excuse to inadvertently kill those who wronged her, Ellie’s bloodlust is on full display to Dina. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for salvation
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redemption
Noun
  • The 2025 season marks a turning point for the Brock baseball program—one filled with change, challenge, and a quest for redemption.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
  • This rare offer, which is worth up to $1,250 in travel redemptions, will officially end on May 15 at 9 AM ET.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 May 2025

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“Salvation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salvation. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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