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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Configured to detect drones across various frequency bands, these devices, though far from perfect, have begun to save lives by providing precious additional seconds of warning before an imminent drone attack.
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IEEE Spectrum, 10 Apr. 2024
Pednekar is known for her efforts towards raising awareness on sustainability and climate change along with her work to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
There is, to be clear, no evidence that care robots can save lives.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2024
When the ship lost power, its crew sent a distress signal to shore, allowing officials time to stop traffic on the bridge and save lives during the ensuing crash.
—Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024
Officials were able to stop the flow of traffic onto the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore before a massive cargo ship crashed into a support column, helping to save lives in the disaster, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2024
Everytown says those simple requirements can save lives.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
When the Sunshine Protection Act was first debated in a House subcommittee, experts said switching to permanent daylight saving time would do everything: save lives, reduce crime, conserve energy and improve health.
—Diba Mohtasham, NPR, 8 Mar. 2024
Thomas feels something like excitement to have his suspicions confirmed — for, knowing this, action can be taken to reroute the water away from the contaminant and save lives.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
IEEE Spectrum, 10 Apr. 2024
Pednekar is known for her efforts towards raising awareness on sustainability and climate change along with her work to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
There is, to be clear, no evidence that care robots can save lives.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2024
When the ship lost power, its crew sent a distress signal to shore, allowing officials time to stop traffic on the bridge and save lives during the ensuing crash.
—Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024
Officials were able to stop the flow of traffic onto the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore before a massive cargo ship crashed into a support column, helping to save lives in the disaster, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2024
Everytown says those simple requirements can save lives.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
When the Sunshine Protection Act was first debated in a House subcommittee, experts said switching to permanent daylight saving time would do everything: save lives, reduce crime, conserve energy and improve health.
—Diba Mohtasham, NPR, 8 Mar. 2024
Thomas feels something like excitement to have his suspicions confirmed — for, knowing this, action can be taken to reroute the water away from the contaminant and save lives.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
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