save the life of (someone)

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: to stop (someone) from dying or being killed

a surgical procedure that has saved the lives of thousands of people

Examples of save the life of (someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This means that carrying naloxone is principally about being prepared to save the life of someone else. —

Jed Brewer, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2024 In a may-issue state, the sheriff might wisely reject the application and potentially save the life of that man’s wife. —

Cedric Dark, WIRED, 14 Sep. 2024 Texas, following the overturn of Roe v. Wade in 2022, had banned all abortions, except to save the life of the pregnant patient or prevent serious physical impairment. —

Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 13 Sep. 2024 To save the life of the twins, Helaena names Maelor. —

Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for save the life of (someone)

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