lifeline

Heavily indebted Senegal received a $2.2 billion lifeline from the IMF earlier this week.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

“The naval blockade remains in full force and effect, and Operation Economic Outcast is under way to sever every remaining economic lifeline sustaining the regime,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

"Disabled people need to get to work and need to live their life as well," he added, describing buses as a "lifeline" particularly for those in community who cannot drive.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

“They’re a lifeline for working Americans who may not otherwise have a dignified retirement.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

He hung onto the high-side lifeline with one hand, the tiller with the other, and braced himself tightly into the cockpit.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen

Rachel Mulrenan, Ramblers' campaigns manager, said local paths were "lifelines" which connected people with green space, fresh air, and mental and physical health.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

"But there is also a serious point about how we communicate with each other and how these phone boxes are often vital rural lifelines."

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

The construction workers "lacked safety gear" like hardhats, boots, safety belts and lifelines, and worked under poor lighting and with no visible safety signages, she added.

From Barron's ● May 25, 2026

Iranians are stumbling to safety in Turkey at this border crossing in a snowy mountain pass that in recent weeks has become one of their few lifelines to the outside world.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026

“Now then, Charles,” said Mr. Lemoncello, “would you like to utilize any of your remaining lifelines? Perhaps an Extreme Challenge? An Ask an Expert?”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein