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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These efforts will not only save lives but also money. Abigail Silva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025 State of play: Tennessee is pouring tens of millions of dollars from opioid lawsuit settlements into the fight to save lives. Adam Tamburin, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025 Hollywood continued to celebrate the fearless first responders who worked to save lives and property during the awful Los Angeles wildfires last month. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025 Mathew Knowles is continuing his advocacy and fight against cancer, teaming up with national nonprofit ZERO Prostate Cancer for a new initiative to save lives, specifically in underserved communities. Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 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 11 Mar. 2025.

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