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(Christian theology) the deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed to be brought about by faith in Christ
- The preacher spoke about finding salvation through repentance and faith.
- Many hymns celebrate the joy of salvation.
- She devoted her life to helping others seek salvation.
- The Bible teaches that salvation is a gift from God.
- His testimony described how he found salvation after years of struggle.
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preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss
- The lifeguard's quick actions were the salvation of the drowning swimmer.
- For many people, education is seen as a salvation from poverty.
- The new government policy was the salvation of the struggling healthcare system.
- The discovery of a cure brought salvation to patients suffering from the disease.
- The shelter provided salvation for the homeless during the harsh winter months.
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something that saves or preserves from a dire situation
- The loan was the company's salvation, preventing bankruptcy.
- For the stranded hikers, the helicopter was their salvation.
- His quick thinking was the team's salvation during the crisis.
- The ceasefire brought salvation to the war-torn region.
- The new job felt like salvation after months of unemployment.
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the belief or pursuit of deliverance from suffering, oppression, or crisis
- The abolitionists fought for the salvation of enslaved people.
- Medieval knights sought salvation through heroic deeds.
- The prophet preached salvation from oppression.
- Ancient rituals often focused on the salvation of the soul.
- The revolution promised salvation from tyranny.