lifeline

Example Sentences

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For district critics, families in the core of urban L.A. suddenly had an education lifeline.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

China’s export growth accelerated in May, offering a vital lifeline to an economy otherwise bogged down by a persistent domestic slowdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

China is North Korea's most important political and economic partner, and a lifeline in the face of heavy international sanctions over its nuclear weapons programme.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

They could be a lifeline for sheep that might get stuck on the U.S. side once the border wall is sealed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The piece of wood was still safe and secure in his coat pocket, though one good shot from a scorpion might set his lifeline on fire Bad Frank, he chided himself.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan