as in savior
one that saves from danger or destruction
rescuers went out immediately in search of the lost child
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Comments By the time David Corenswet's Clark Kent is in full swing as the Man of Steel of this summer's Superman, Earth already has a few saviors.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
11 June 2025 -
And there is something else worth noting, as the president calls in the Guard and positions himself as the savior of law-and-order.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The child must appear in person with both parents or legal guardians.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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According to the Federal Register, recommendation votes are scheduled for multiple vaccines, including for the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to those whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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“Rescuer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescuer. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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