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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Thus, instilling hope and promoting positive coping skills amongst this group can save lives.
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Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In all, the attacks by al-Qaida militants killed 2,977 people, including many financial workers at the World Trade Center and firefighters and police officers who had rushed to the burning buildings trying to save lives.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Other states—like Utah, which year after year receives a F grade in the annual Gun Law Scorecard released by my organization, GIFFORDS—do far too little to save lives.
—Gabby Giffords, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
In addition, the technology could be used to save lives aboard submarines and at remote Arctic bases.
—New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
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Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In all, the attacks by al-Qaida militants killed 2,977 people, including many financial workers at the World Trade Center and firefighters and police officers who had rushed to the burning buildings trying to save lives.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Other states—like Utah, which year after year receives a F grade in the annual Gun Law Scorecard released by my organization, GIFFORDS—do far too little to save lives.
—Gabby Giffords, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
In addition, the technology could be used to save lives aboard submarines and at remote Arctic bases.
—New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Save lives.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20lives. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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