lifesaving
Americanadjective
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(especially of a medical treatment or facility) preventing deaths.
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used in rescuing people who are in danger of drowning.
noun
Example Sentences
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To convince his fellow legislators, he read out loud from two ProPublica stories about women in Texas who died without lifesaving care.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
Catching a cancer or heart condition early on could be lifesaving.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Not only does China promise a new source of lifesaving medicines, but a less expensive supply, too.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
LAS director of 999 operations Stuart Crichton said: "Pearl did absolutely brilliantly in a terrifying situation – she stayed calm, gave clear information, and helped get lifesaving care on the way."
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
But the same mob mentality that propelled their escape now pushed them toward those lifesaving rings.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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