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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Many of those programs improve or even save lives for a lot less than the cost of the parade.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Simple things like securing bookshelves can save lives.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 June 2025
David’s tireless efforts and advocacy were instrumental in getting the opioid overdose reversal medication into the hands of police officers and other first responders in Florida and nationwide, equipping them with the tools and resources needed to save lives.
—Jackie Siegel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
While the Shield test correctly identified 83% of colon cancers, it hasn’t been shown to save lives.
—Liz Szabo, NBC news, 1 June 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Simple things like securing bookshelves can save lives.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 June 2025
David’s tireless efforts and advocacy were instrumental in getting the opioid overdose reversal medication into the hands of police officers and other first responders in Florida and nationwide, equipping them with the tools and resources needed to save lives.
—Jackie Siegel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
While the Shield test correctly identified 83% of colon cancers, it hasn’t been shown to save lives.
—Liz Szabo, NBC news, 1 June 2025
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“Save lives.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20lives. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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