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lifesaver

[lahyf-say-ver] / ˈlaɪfˌseɪ vər /


NOUN
emergency medical technician
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A stairlift can be a lifesaver for millions of older adults.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

There was no way, with my brain fog, I could have remembered everything my oncologists told me and having so much information-—including the visit summary notes-—in one place was an absolute lifesaver.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Because what was already a steal when the teams first agreed to the trade in June now looks like an absolute lifesaver.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Freezing ensures that your ingredients stay fresh for longer, cuts down on waste, helps you save money with fewer grocery trips and is a lifesaver on days when you don’t want to cook.

From Salon ● May 30, 2026

The thing about medication is that it’s a true lifesaver if you actually need it.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

A mother has called two strangers "literal lifesavers" after they rescued her nine-month-old baby from a burning car.

From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026

Surf lifesavers across the country were joining the homage in solidarity before starting their morning patrols.

From Barron's ● Dec. 20, 2025

"We saw vaccines for what they were, which were lifesavers," Offit said.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2023

Like well-trained lifesavers, they ran towards the crash.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 22, 2022

“No, not dead,” one of the lifesavers said.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk


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