life-saving
Britishadjective
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acting to save a person's life
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informal giving help in time of need
noun
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In England, Benedict's law came into force in September, requiring all schools to follow strengthened allergy guidelines including training for staff and storing equipment like life-saving allergy pens.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Lamnisos added it wasn't exaggerating to say that "life-saving health information isn't getting to the people who need it most".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The IOM urged "donors and partners to strengthen support for Djibouti's response, including search and rescue operations and life-saving assistance".
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
"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
“Then the question is how much I’m willing to pay for your life-saving service.”
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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