单词	rescue mission
释义	rescue mission noun plural rescue missions 1 : a city religious mission (see mission entry 1 sense 4a) providing social and spiritual assistance to the poor and needy The nonprofit, Christian-based rescue mission has provided a variety of social services to the poor and homeless over its 55-year history. Janet Lavelle also : the premises of a rescue mission I used to go quite often to Charleston, West Virginia to speak in the old rescue mission … Lee Roberson 2 : an undertaking to rescue someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation They kept him alive that way for more than twenty-four hours, waiting for a helicopter rescue mission that came too late. Jamie James After a 12-hour rescue mission, navy personnel were able to tow the animal safely to land. Brigit Katz Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web In a video of the rescue mission, which was shared by the coast guard and posted on Twitter, a rescuer can be seen being lowered onto the vessel and crouching over it, listening for signs of life. Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 Images of a first responder carrying Jonah on his shoulders offered hope to rescuers and the world as the search and rescue mission extended for 14 days. Adriana Gomez Licon, Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2022 His unauthorized departure spurred a massive search-and-rescue mission as dogs, drones and personnel attempted to track down Tanous, who could no longer recognize his family or remember his own name. oregonlive, 1 June 2022 The harrowing rescue mission, which was led by some of the world’s most skilled and experienced professional divers, saw all 13 people saved. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 16 May 2022 In its social media post, Richmond Animal Care and Control also shared photos from the rescue mission, including an adorable selfie of the small bird being held by Leech. Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 12 May 2022 For years, the United Nations has sought to launch a rescue mission to transfer the oil and move the ship to a safer location for inspections or dismantling. Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 17 June 2022 The first season ended with a complicated two-part episode involving a desperate launch of Apollo 25 to conduct an Apollo 24 relief and rescue mission. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 17 May 2022 What operational name should the German military give this boozy rescue mission? The Week Staff, The Week, 18 June 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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