Rescue-mission Definition

noun

(literally) A mission, operation to reach and rescue people in urgent need, as after a disaster.

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A religious mission set up (usually in poor city quarters) to rescue human 'derelicts' from a wasted life of sin, the final aim being conversion.

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Other Word Forms of Rescue-mission

Noun

Singular:
rescue-mission
Plural:
rescue-missions

Rescue-mission Sentence Examples

  • Maybe Pete and the guys had reached Ashley by now and a rescue mission was already under way to get them.

  • The story is about a group of American Marines on a rescue mission.

  • However, we were flying out first thing, which left no slack for the rescue mission.

  • Sulu defied Starfleet orders to mount a rescue mission to recover Kirk and Spock.

  • Charitable institutions are numerous; among them are the Reading Hospital (1867), St Joseph's Hospital (1873), Homoeopathic Hospital (1891), the Home for Widows and Single Women (1875), the Hope Rescue Mission (1897) for homeless men, the Home for Friendless Children (1888), St Catharine's Female Orphan Asylum (1872), St Paul's Orphan Asylum for Boys, and the House of the Good Shepherd (1889).

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Words Starting With

RRERES

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With R and Ending With N

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14 Letter Words14 Letter Words Starting With R14 Letter Words Ending With N