lifeline

She was offered what she thought at the time was a lifeline: the opportunity to study medicine in Pakistan on a scholarship.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

The rebels, who have been attacking Saudi oil tankers, are trying to tighten their squeeze on the shipments, analysts say -- a lifeline for exports after Iran's blockade of Hormuz.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

"It was not sufficient to bring stability," said Ochieng, "but it's enough to allow these military governments to have a political lifeline."

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

“The naval blockade remains in full force and effect, and Operation Economic Outcast is under way to sever every remaining economic lifeline sustaining the regime,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

“I see he’s got his lifeline back,” Dad grumbled, coming back into the room, looking calmer than when he’d left.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds

Rachel Mulrenan, Ramblers' campaigns manager, said local paths were "lifelines" which connected people with green space, fresh air, and mental and physical health.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

"But there is also a serious point about how we communicate with each other and how these phone boxes are often vital rural lifelines."

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

Aschenbrenner scrambled for lifelines while preparing for his unfortunately timed wedding in a seaside town in Northern California.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

But "the lack of key lifelines -- water, power" has hit locals hard, said Hiroyuki Matsushima, 53, who works at a supermarket in Yatsushiro, one of the districts where shaking was strongest.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

Harry glanced toward Hermione and Ron, both of whom were clutching the Extendable Ears as tightly as lifelines.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling