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rescues

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹɛsˌkjuz// UK //ɹˈɛskjuːz// res·cues

n. acts of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.

n. instances of saving a person, animal, or object from harm, danger, or confinement.


SIMPLE

The team performed several daring rescues during the flood.

CONTEXTUAL

After the earthquake, the emergency services coordinated multiple rescues to reach people trapped in the rubble.

COMPLEX

While some mountain rescues are straightforward, others require specialized equipment and highly trained personnel to navigate treacherous terrain under extreme weather conditions.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of the noun 'rescue'; refers to multiple individual acts of saving.

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