lifesaver

Example Sentences

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“It’s a lifesaver to carry us through the storm we’re all in,” said county Supervisor Holly Mitchell, who led the push within the Board of Supervisors to get the measure on the ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Freezing ensures that your ingredients stay fresh for longer, cuts down on waste, helps you save money with fewer grocery trips and is a lifesaver on days when you don’t want to cook.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

For Brian Theobold, Diaco is quite literally a lifesaver.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The low unemployment rate, perhaps the biggest surprise of the postpandemic labor market, has been a lifesaver for the economy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

For all the scepticism of film music among ‘serious’ composers, cinema was a lifesaver for classical music.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall