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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If his anti-violence prevention work from another city is shown to be effective and helps save lives, then that’s what matters.
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Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
In the face of danger, the rescuers quickly jumped into action to save lives in harrowing, deadly situations.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
The potential applications ranged from healthcare and industrial safety to security and disaster response, areas where speed and precision can save lives.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
In an outbreak, clarity and consistency save lives.
—Dr. Nikki Romanik, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
In the face of danger, the rescuers quickly jumped into action to save lives in harrowing, deadly situations.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
The potential applications ranged from healthcare and industrial safety to security and disaster response, areas where speed and precision can save lives.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
In an outbreak, clarity and consistency save lives.
—Dr. Nikki Romanik, Time, 1 Oct. 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 16 Oct. 2025.
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