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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Trump spoke of his neutrality in the conflict, stating that his goal was solely to end the war and save lives.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The movie is extra special to me because of my admiration for firefighters who worked night and day to save lives and property during the recent fires in Los Angeles.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Experts say more must be done to save lives, but exactly how to stop the rising number of canine attacks has become an extremely divisive issue.
—USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Elsewhere in the world — and in some U.S. cities — Vision Zero and similar strategies have helped reduce crashes and save lives.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The movie is extra special to me because of my admiration for firefighters who worked night and day to save lives and property during the recent fires in Los Angeles.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Experts say more must be done to save lives, but exactly how to stop the rising number of canine attacks has become an extremely divisive issue.
—USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Elsewhere in the world — and in some U.S. cities — Vision Zero and similar strategies have helped reduce crashes and save lives.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2025.
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