lifeline

Example Sentences

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Festival organizers believe that a wide array of performing arts created by transgender artists can be a lifeline.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The Emirates’ new posture is most evident in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—a lifeline for its energy exports, shipping business and food.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

But the hosts grabbed a lifeline from a Patrik Schick penalty soon after before captain Ladislav Krejci nodded home four minutes from time to force extra time.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The recent trade boost is a lifeline for China, the world's second-largest economy, as domestic consumer activity has slumped, and adds to the record surplus achieved last year.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

“Right now, however,” Dr. Spires continued, throwing me a lifeline, “we need to do some tests and wait on the results before knowing Fig’s exact situation.”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas