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Lifeline
01
line thrown from a vessel that people can cling to in order to save themselves from drowning
02
line that raises or lowers a deep-sea diver
03
support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection)
04
a crease on the palm; its length is said by palmists to indicate how long you will live
Example
During a crisis, liquidity can be a lifeline for businesses.
When they faced financial ruin, they grasped at any lifeline that came their way.
When faced with financial ruin, he threw himself at the investor's feet, imploring for a lifeline to save his business.
