save lives

idiom

: to stop people from dying or being killed
If you donate blood, you might save a life.
The use of seat belts can save lives.

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Now, early experiments in xenotransplantation — transplanting animal organs into humans — are creating potential pathways to save lives. Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 17 May 2025 Although this remarkable technology has the potential to save lives and significantly improve outcomes for stroke patients, the harsh reality is that the vast majority of individuals around the world lack access to such advancements. Mill Etienne, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 Acting on his own and without the consent of any government to save lives. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 May 2025 For decades, global development—that is, the attempt to improve and save lives of the poor—has been driven mostly by foreign assistance provided by wealthy governments. Zainab Usman, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for save lives

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“Save lives.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20lives. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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