life-giving
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of life-giving
First recorded in 1555–65
Example Sentences
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"Celebrating life-giving plant produce rather than fish slaughter would be more in line with the compassion and warmth Wales is known for," it added.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The erosion of medical care’s fundamental nature as life-giving, hence the American Medical Association’s continued opposition to the practice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
There were folks in the audience who didn’t think that was anything to laugh at; the unmistakably sour expression on James Burrows’ face as Rogen skipped to the stage was life-giving.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2025
Simply put, big-brained embryos need more life-giving blood to grow and, thus, a placenta that grabs more nutrients.
From Slate ● Sep. 7, 2024
There when they arrived everything was delightful, soft green meadows, lovely groves, a delicious life-giving air, sunlight that glowed softly purple, an abode of peace and blessedness.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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