Example Sentences

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The construction workers "lacked safety gear" like hardhats, boots, safety belts and lifelines, and worked under poor lighting and with no visible safety signages, she added.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Iranians are stumbling to safety in Turkey at this border crossing in a snowy mountain pass that in recent weeks has become one of their few lifelines to the outside world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Across the region, thousands of flights have been grounded in some of the world’s busiest airports, shipping disruptions have severed key trade and energy lifelines, and stock markets have plunged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

People struggling with addiction in rural communities, children with disabilities, veterans, and seniors had their lifelines taken away.

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2025

“Now then, Charles,” said Mr. Lemoncello, “would you like to utilize any of your remaining lifelines? Perhaps an Extreme Challenge? An Ask an Expert?”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein