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
Example Sentences
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz warned Wednesday that the country was at a "breaking point" after nearly a month of protests that have caused shortages of food, fuel and life-saving medicine.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
“These life-saving benefits are crucial in helping them stretch their limited dollars and being able to afford essentials.”
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
A former Wales rugby international described the "crazy" and "very special" moment he held his own heart after a life-saving transplant.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
That would be great news for patients who have been denied access to life-saving therapies on his watch.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
With those delaying tactics we hoped we could gain a life-saving seventy ticks of a second hand.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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