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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From non-invasive breast cancer screenings, blood pressure, and glucose tests to mental health check-ins and reproductive wellness, this is your chance to get real insights about your health—because prevention and early detection save lives. Essence, 7 July 2025 In a separate post, Pfluger praised the heroism of camp counselors and others who acted to save lives during the height of the flooding. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025 Implementing harm reduction strategies by public health officials, community organizations and health care providers, such as providing fentanyl test strips and naloxone – a medication that reverses opioid overdoses – can save lives. Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 3 July 2025 Ryan Gehrig, the president of Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, strongly encouraged eligible donors to give blood this week to save lives. Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 2 July 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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