rescue hostage

Frequency: 7.29.3 per million words

to save a hostage from a dangerous situation, typically involving force

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  • The special forces unit was dispatched to rescue the hostage.
  • They successfully managed to rescue all the hostages after a long standoff.
  • Police are devising a plan to rescue the hostage held in the bank.
  • His bravery allowed him to rescue the hostage despite the danger.
  • The negotiator's primary goal was to peacefully rescue the hostage.
  • International efforts were made to rescue the hostages from the terrorists.
  • She vowed to do everything in her power to rescue her kidnapped hostage.
  • The operation to rescue the hostages was highly risky but necessary.
  • They hoped to rescue the hostage before any harm came to him.
  • A daring raid was launched to rescue the hostages from the hijacked plane.