the living

noun

: people who are alive
the living and the dead
The world belongs to the living.

Examples of the living in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her roommate raced home and burst through the door ready to take a swing at anyone inside, only to find a hulking man in the living room who barely flinched. Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024 Merritt still marvels that, as a toddler, Kianna made one corner of the living room her own, always bringing her Legos and Polly Pocket toys there to play. Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024 The most important part of the house for her was the living and study area, which boasts high ceilings, beautiful woodwork and natural light. Claire Grunewald, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024 The exterior wall was crumbled, providing a shattered vista into the entrance, a bedroom and part of the living room. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for the living 

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“The living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20living. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.

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