salvations

noun

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

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  1. rescues
  2. recoveries
Noun
  • On one recent day alone, Newport Beach lifeguards made more than 100 rescues.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Crew members distributed life jackets, administered emergency first aid, evacuated the most vulnerable passengers, and coordinated with larger ships responsible for completing rescues.
    — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of rescues
Noun
  • Overnight recoveries 25 to 45% each night through Monday morning.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • Fotu led the Big 12 in fumble recoveries and ranked second in the country overall.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of recoveries
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