lifesaving

adjective life·sav·ing \ ˈlīf-ˌsā-viŋ \

|Updated on: 10 Aug 2018

Examples: lifesaving in a Sentence

Definition of lifesaving

: designed for or used in saving lives

lifesaving drugs

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Recent Examples of lifesaving from the Web

Robert Parsons rushed to equip his fellow officers with a lifesaving tool: the opioid antidote naloxone.

— max blau, STAT, "Donations of $4,500 overdose antidote were PR gold for drug maker — but some kits were close to expiring," 18 June 2018
Kennedy was one of more than two dozen officers to receive recognition that included other lifesaving awards, unit commendations and chief’s achievements.

— peter marteka, Courant Community, "Glastonbury Police Recognized For Excellence, Heroism On The Job," 30 May 2018
Pedestrians are not seeing the benefits of the lifesaving safety improvements that have helped reduce total traffic fatalities.

— Detroit Free Press, "Death on foot," 28 June 2018
Though Landen did not die immediately, the injury was untreatable and therefore no lifesaving medical intervention was withheld, it was argued.

— michael kiefer, azcentral, "Lawyer: Man charged in son's death apparently took his own life on Father's Day," 26 June 2018
Police provided lifesaving efforts but the man died before he could be taken to a hospital.

— karen kucher, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Man, 23, found dead in Chula Vista road; he may have been hit by vehicle while skateboarding," 17 June 2018
What if a private vendor acquires lifesaving information?

— john fialka, Scientific American, "Run or Hide? Forecasters Struggle with Warnings as Disasters Change," 4 June 2018
To this end, USAID has redirected more than $60 million in humanitarian and stabilization assistance to provide infrastructure support and lifesaving aid in Northern Iraq.

— mark green, WSJ, "Help Is on the Way for Middle Eastern Christians," 13 June 2018
Data on a cellphone could provide timely and lifesaving options.

— derek hawkins, Washington Post, "The Cybersecurity 202: We surveyed 100 experts. A majority rejected the FBI's push for encryption back doors.," 11 June 2018

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First Known Use of lifesaving

1598

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lifesaving

noun

Definition of lifesaving

: the skill or practice of saving or protecting the lives especially of drowning persons

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Examples of lifesaving in a Sentence

All lifeguards are trained in lifesaving.

Recent Examples of lifesaving from the Web

That gap was bridged by the help of other refugees, and specifically refugee children who helped to translate the foreign languages to help officers and paramedics provide the best lifesaving care possible.

— katy moeller, idahostatesman, "A week after stabbings, his city gives Boise's police chief hope 'to create good out of horror'," 7 July 2018
Committee members agreed the district should develop training information for parents in multiple languages and train all staff on basic lifesaving techniques every two years.

— shelby webb, Houston Chronicle, "Clear Creek ISD security panel opts against metal detectors, armed teachers," 12 July 2018
Since the Narcan Distribution Collaborative started last fall, Hamilton County has gotten 375 percent more kits of the lifesaving medication out into the public’s hands.

— terry demio, Cincinnati.com, "Huge Narcan influx, treatment boost contributes to OD death drop in Hamilton County," 14 June 2018
Emergency Medical Services were notified immediately, according to OPSO, but lifesaving procedures were not successful.

— maria clark, NOLA.com, "Woman going through alcohol, opioid withdrawal dies in New Orleans jail," 28 May 2018
Fans have reportedly raised more than $11,000 for the Trevor Project, an organization dedicated to providing outreach, counseling, and other lifesaving services for LGBTQ+ youth.

— allie gemmill, Teen Vogue, ""Shadowhunters" Fans Raise $11,000 for the Trevor Project After Freeform Cancels Show," 20 June 2018
Presented by Meta Modern Health and co-chaired by Alison Victoria, Paige Krueger, Stephanie Mariduena, Nikki Mazza and Mitchell Staloch, the event raised nearly $190,000 to support the nonprofit's lifesaving programs for homeless dogs and cats.

— candace jordan, chicagotribune.com, "PAWS party funds programs for homeless animals, honors top supporters," 27 Mar. 2018
Carter led a legislative effort opposing the construction of a new youth jail in Baltimore, and sponsored a law that requires police to undergo more training on use of force, cultural diversity and lifesaving skills.

— luke broadwater, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore Democrats divide over heated Senate campaign between Jill Carter and J.D. Merrill," 7 June 2018
The law also allowed for pharmacies to sell naloxene without a prescription, which can give friends and family who have the antidote on hand a lifesaving tool while emergency medical services are on their way.

— krista torralva, San Antonio Express-News, "Training on opioid antidote expanding in S.A.," 31 May 2018