lifeboat

Example Sentences

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But, for some, the end will be deferred after a compromise deal was struck that gives a select few a chance to board what one outgoing peer called the "hereditary lifeboat".

From BBC

In February, The Australian reported on the discovery of oceangoing lifeboats on an Indonesian beach, lifeboats purchased by the Australian government just a month earlier.

From Salon

Four crew members were rescued by lifeboat and HM Coastguard said the vessel remained aground and the responsibility of its owner.

From BBC

He had been wrecked there, too, at sea in a lifeboat for two days before being rescued.

From Literature

A major operation was launched involving HM Coastguard, lifeboats and helicopters after calls to the emergency services at about 15:00 GMT on 2 January.

From BBC