save a life

idiom

: to stop someone from dying or being killed
If you donate blood, you might save a life.

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Advertisement TikTok has the power to save a life, but the content being amplified has the potential to end one, too. Nicholas Cozzi, Time, 2 July 2025 In the series finale, Gi-hun uses his final act of resistance to both save a life and reiterate his stance against the dehumanization of players. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 28 June 2025 But there’s nothing unethical about compensating people for the time, recovery and sacrifice required to save a life. Lindsay Gutierrez, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025 No matter the circumstance, know that any act of kindness and sharing resources in your community can save a life. Sahmie S. Wytewa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for save a life

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“Save a life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20a%20life. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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