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[seyv] / seɪv /




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In the late 2010s, he went through a hard divorce, lost the little he had managed to save, and found himself living in his car.

From Slate Sep. 20, 2026

In every one of those years, save for the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, they have won at least 90 games.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

If you’re looking to save, the 16 Pro or 15 Pro would be affordable alternatives.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

He said people could save money by buying tickets in advance, using travel passes or railcards, and that pay-as-you-go did not support railcard discounts, child, family or return tickets.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

A handwritten note surreptitiously passed to me in the street; a meeting with a child; a walk through the city; a heart filled with the knowledge that I have helped to save another person’s life.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

In theory at least, this saves people time and organizes their lives with less effort.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Killing the penny saves about $56 million a year.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

Lukas Hornicek: This would have been even uglier for the visitors were it not for Hornicek making fine saves to twice deny Bogle and also to foil Calvert-Lewin.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

In doing so, it saves cats and sets them on a path to a loving home.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Every interaction with these applicants saves her life just a little.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

“Your body’s saved from getting a beating, and you’re out of the elements,” Gonzales, 43, said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

It was the moment when Gordon Smith, clear on goal with a chance to earn Brighton their first major trophy, saw his shot saved by Manchester United goalkeeper Gary Bailey.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

After 35 years in the corporate grind, we’ll have substantial retirement savings; we’ve always saved carefully; and we have no debt or mortgage.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

Because propellant is the spacecraft's main consumable resource, every kilogram saved during its journey can potentially translate into additional years of scientific observations.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

“Oh, wait, you have zero dollars saved up. Because three weeks ago, you bought a new video game. The week after that, you spent all your money on candy.”

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

“Getting people off the streets and saving lives,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

But note also that many audience members rushed to the stage almost instantly to subdue the attacker, perhaps saving Mr. Rushdie’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Diego Penneckamp, a scientist at Jardín Botánico VerdeNativo, said saving the species was a "race against time".

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

“It’s not clear that there’s this huge financial advantage to owning a home if you are saving outside of the home,” Choi said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

I have spoken to other people in the community, and they support saving the coyote.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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