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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Investing in prevention today will save lives and resources tomorrow.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Most police departments long ago prohibited officers from shooting at moving vehicles except for very limited circumstances where there’s no other option to save lives, experts say.
—Claire Galofaro, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Sheehan has officially endorsed the bill, and believes its passage would save lives.
—Jessica Moore, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
This history suggests that clear bans in law and policy on questionable tactics have the potential to save lives, while also strengthening the means for holding officers accountable.
—Ben Jones, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Most police departments long ago prohibited officers from shooting at moving vehicles except for very limited circumstances where there’s no other option to save lives, experts say.
—Claire Galofaro, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Sheehan has officially endorsed the bill, and believes its passage would save lives.
—Jessica Moore, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
This history suggests that clear bans in law and policy on questionable tactics have the potential to save lives, while also strengthening the means for holding officers accountable.
—Ben Jones, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Save lives.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20lives. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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