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life-saving

British

adjective

acting to save a person's life
informal giving help in time of need

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

the practice or techniques of saving people's lives

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"If we can translate this to humans, we could dramatically reduce costs, eliminate waiting times, and potentially allow community hospitals -- not just major cancer centers -- to offer these life-saving therapies," he said.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

But Walker’s estate also takes aim at state medical authorities and the medical team that treated her, arguing that they knowingly denied her life-saving care.

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

Pike, whose attempted execution had already been the subject of a high-profile legal battle, was in hospital and being given "life-saving measures" as of Thursday morning.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

She then posted it to a Shanghai Hospital where he awaited a life-saving operation.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Under fire, officers quickly earned Horan’s respect as they made rapid, life-saving decisions.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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