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lifesaver

[lahyf-sey-ver] / ˈlaɪfˌseɪ vər /


NOUN
emergency medical technician
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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 low unemployment rate, perhaps the biggest surprise of the postpandemic labor market, has been a lifesaver for the economy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

This new capital has been a lifesaver for private-equity firms, many of which have struggled to raise money from institutional investors for nearly four years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

The World Service is "an absolute lifesaver" in some countries, said 78-year-old writer Jennifer Kavanagh.

From Barron's • Nov. 15, 2025

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

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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