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[seyv] / seɪv /




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Collective insurance was deemed more effective than individuals trying to save enough on their own.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Many lower EFL clubs also look to time moves to save on wages, signing someone later in the window meaning they might save weeks' worth of salary payments.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Ms. Lowrey argues that government could do much more of this paperwork internally and thus save citizens’ time.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Hundreds of firefighters in Greece on Saturday were being pushed to the limit to save a popular coastal resort and other areas as violent winds lashed the country, the civil protection minister said.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

“I shall save you from this great black-backed gull, Madame!” he cried as he hopped across three river rocks.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

It also saves mechanics from having to argue their case on a suggested repair.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Argentina's Emiliano Martinez had to make 11 saves - the most by any goalkeeper on record in a World Cup final.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

He said the time he saves goes toward people.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

"Bowel cancer can develop without any symptoms, but catching it early saves lives," NHS national clinical director for cancer Prof Peter Johnson said.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Enrique saves his other 30 pesos for food.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

We were only saved by a grant from Black Pastors United for Education.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

As a result of its new approach, the EPA no longer estimates the number of lives saved or diseases and hospitalizations averted.

From Slate Aug. 2, 2026

The fire brigade saved "not just our home but our business premises too", said Manu Goncalves, doling out portions of roast chicken alongside his neighbours' courgettes with his son Theo and niece Manon.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

"Even if he thought he couldn't have saved Claudio, he would've tried and he would've rung emergency services, without a doubt."

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Everyone saved paper for Sadako’s good luck cranes.

From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr

For Julia Lee, tearing out her lawn and replacing it with drought tolerant plants was about more than saving water.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

If you have children, saving for them comes after meeting your own retirement and other savings goals.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

After the U.S. forces surrendered, Schurtz left his position and approached the Japanese to make sure they knew hostilities had ended, saving his men.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

But while David has enjoyed communal living, he and his wife are saving to buy their own home: "We wouldn't want to share toilets and bathrooms forever. We also want to start a family."

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Still, every ongoing attempt at saving the panda means two things: the species is not yet gone...and...there is still hope.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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