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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

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

Rowena Bentley, from Anthony Nolan, said Sian's story was helping to raise "vital awareness" of stem cell donation, adding that "becoming lifesaver ready is easy".

From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026

To this lifesaver, she tied the fishing line from my father’s bamboo pole.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

Some surf lifesavers have been hailed as heroes, including one who was photographed sprinting from a neighbouring beach with a red first aid kit slung over his shoulder.

From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025

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

From Barron's ● Dec. 20, 2025

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

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 22, 2022

Parents trained as lifesavers are their guides in the water, wearing orange rashies to further brighten the scene.

From New York Times ● Nov. 25, 2021

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

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk




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