kiss of life

Example Sentences

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With prayers, songs and devotion, they’ll give the cathedral the kiss of life and celebration to nudge aside the pain the April 15, 2019, blaze inflicted on French hearts and Catholic faithful around the world.

From Seattle Times

The change has come from the kiss of life given to England's Test cricket by captain Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.

From BBC

But Jenner’s insecurities served as the kiss of life for her namesake beauty brand, which she launched in 2014 with — what else? — lip kits.

From Fox News

The kiss of life they delivered to the historic structure on Victory Drive was akin to a princess laying lips on a frog, making a nearly century-old ballpark appealing again.

From Washington Times

I remember going, “Eeeuuugh, don’t kiss me!” even though moments earlier he had given me the kiss of life.

From The Guardian