lifeline

Example Sentences

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U.S. aid has been a lifeline for communities whose desperation can be exploited by militant recruiters.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

As domestic consumption slumps, exports from the manufacturing powerhouse have boomed, offering Beijing a key economic lifeline.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The smaller port of Khor Fakkan has become an unexpected lifeline for the U.A.E.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

In January, Blanck got a lifeline: a $50,000 grant from Build Back Pali, a nonprofit started by three teenage boys — including a former student — to help small businesses return to the community.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The option I protested vehemently against is now my only lifeline to freedom.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed