save the day
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A couple have praised staff at three restaurants that stepped in to save the day when they were let down by wedding caterers at the last minute.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Hollywood may be hurting, but let the Bowl now save the day by inspiring Hollywood to reinvent, in its backyard, film with live music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
As many of you who clock dozens of business flights a year know, predeparture champagne and the most comfortable lie-flat seat aren’t going to save the day if you can’t work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
Don’t expect the AI trade to save the day.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
I thought about the way Grover had turned to her, expecting her to save the day.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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