save a life
idiom
: to stop someone from dying or being killed
If you donate blood, you might save a life.
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Finally, consider adopting a pet to save a life and bring even more love into your home and heart.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2024
Economic research suggests that Gavi’s support for national vaccination programs can save a life for a few thousand dollars, or even less.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Which rock star helped save a life this week on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge?
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024
According to Girl Scouts of the USA, this rare award is given to girls who save a life or attempt to save a life without risk to the girl’s own life.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 26 June 2024
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2024
Economic research suggests that Gavi’s support for national vaccination programs can save a life for a few thousand dollars, or even less.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Which rock star helped save a life this week on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge?
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024
According to Girl Scouts of the USA, this rare award is given to girls who save a life or attempt to save a life without risk to the girl’s own life.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 26 June 2024
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“Save a life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20a%20life. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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