life preserver
Example Sentences
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If Dopamine, with its low, labor-of-love operating costs, proves economically sustainable, it could be a life preserver in a perfect storm.
From Los Angeles Times
Harris and his Commanders may be her life preserver — at a cost.
From Washington Times
Traditional Chinese instruments are piled up next to large truck tires and life preservers.
From BBC
But no need to invest in life preservers just yet, Parsons assured.
From Seattle Times
Eighteen water fatalities were reported statewide last year, and the majority of the people who died were not wearing life preservers.
From Seattle Times
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