life preserver
Example Sentences
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Standing next to the wreckage on the beach, a reporter for Italian RAI state TV noted a life preserver bearing the word “Smyrna,” a Turkish port also known as Izmir.
From Seattle Times
He also advocated for safer boating by requiring tournament participants to wear life preservers and pushed for boating safety laws before founding a company that sells deer-hunting supplies.
From Seattle Times
Inside, sculptor Bill Ming positioned a life preserver, hourglass, oar, navigational dividers and ship’s log.
From Washington Post
Most were severely injured, but Ms. Hale emerged unscathed and helped survivors exit the wreckage, put on life preservers and board rescue boats.
From New York Times
Some manufacturers said they can’t wait long for a federal life preserver.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
