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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Give today to help save a life like mine.
— Sophia Ferraro, Sykesville
The writer is a student at Century High School and former National Youth Heart Ambassador for the American Heart Association.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
But then that’s only $750 a year, and that can’t save a life.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Gould said police were able to save a life and avoid anyone being seriously hurt.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2024
Finally, consider adopting a pet to save a life and bring even more love into your home and heart.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2024
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
But then that’s only $750 a year, and that can’t save a life.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Gould said police were able to save a life and avoid anyone being seriously hurt.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2024
Finally, consider adopting a pet to save a life and bring even more love into your home and heart.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2024
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“Save a life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/save%20a%20life. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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