save lives

phrase

: 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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Expanding treatment could save lives The study, published July 29 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, analyzed National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2009 to 2018. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 These standards are part of Brady’s long-standing effort to save lives and hold the gun industry accountable at every level. Kris Brown, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 When Yale and Connecticut Children’s announced closure of their gender clinics, Mel Cordner, founding director of the LGBTQ youth organization Q Plus, said that gender-affirming care has been proven to save lives. Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 The rationale was simple—winning the race to build these weapons would enable the US and its allies to achieve victory in World War II, hasten an end to the fighting, and ultimately save lives. Michael Posner, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 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 12 Aug. 2026.

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