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Recent Examples of life-and-death
Scientists have also suspected that those species’ role is so important that their loss could have life-and-death consequences for human beings.
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Dylan Scott, Vox, 2 Aug. 2024
The whole-of-government DEI push has rippling effects outside the Secret Service — while still affecting life-and-death situations.
—Breccan F. Thies, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 July 2024
Energy reliability is a life-and-death issue in the heat of the summer.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
And yet the bad boy has long been a trope of popular culture, particularly in a genre when the differences between bad and good are heightened to life-and-death stakes.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 3 July 2024
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Dylan Scott, Vox, 2 Aug. 2024
The whole-of-government DEI push has rippling effects outside the Secret Service — while still affecting life-and-death situations.
—Breccan F. Thies, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 July 2024
Energy reliability is a life-and-death issue in the heat of the summer.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
And yet the bad boy has long been a trope of popular culture, particularly in a genre when the differences between bad and good are heightened to life-and-death stakes.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 3 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life-and-death
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Sleep Aid – Getting adequate rest is crucial for recovery.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The coordination is crucial since the NRAO operates the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia, which is home to the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The value of assets tied to Donald Trump — and those likely to benefit under his administration — surged in the wake of his decisive electoral victory on Tuesday.Rob Wile, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Both parties are preparing to challenge ballots, especially if mail-in or absentee votes are decisive in swing states, raising the possibility of prolonged court fights.Mike Allen, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are fundamental values on the line, even beyond democracy — women’s rights, civil rights, the safety of immigrants.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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This layer is essential for storing large volumes of data, fundamental for future analysis and strategic planning.Greg Kihlstrom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Asian Americans in particular have emerged as a critical part of the electorate, now making up about a quarter of the district’s population as its largest minority group.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Trump would go on to win the critical swing states of Michigan and Pennsylvania in his landslide victory.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Mendoza alleged that last year, Vince Wells, a key proponent of Measure L, told her that his organization would be running someone against her in this election.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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For Trump and Republicans, efforts to galvanize key groups of voters proved fruitful.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Many readers have told me my booklet has served as a valuable tool in teaching their children basic good manners.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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These basic tests, combined with age and medical history, are enough to make a clear diagnosis.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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The congressional district that includes sections of Adams, Larimer and Weld counties could play a pivotal role in the partisan battle over control of the House of Representatives, where Republicans seek to hold onto a narrow majority.John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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This is a very important point for Lila, because the emancipation of women plays a pivotal role in Elena Ferrante’s books.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Life-and-death.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-and-death. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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