lifeline

Example Sentences

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Without Caracas as a lifeline, Cuba has struggled to keep electricity on, or food and medicine in stock.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

As Iran’s main lifeline, China helps ensure the shadow fleet for Iranian oil stays afloat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"At every stage, people are missed. Symptoms are missed, diagnosis is delayed, and support often comes too late to be that lifeline so desperately needed by people with dementia and their loved ones."

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Moving home can be a lifeline for those getting financially situated after college.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The primary lifeline between an incoming sentence and a reader’s web of knowledge is the topic.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker