life preserver

Example Sentences

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I let myself play the victim twice — first of the debt itself, then of the life preserver tossed to bring me back onboard.

From Salon • May 11, 2025

The measure “was simply a life preserver that was being thrown or could have been thrown to schools to stem the crisis,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Isn’t it finally time for that life preserver?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2022

What’s the likelihood of those owners giving Skipper Dan a financial life preserver with new investors?

From Washington Times • Nov. 3, 2022

Pong held tight to his wooden life preserver as he drifted downstream.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat