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as in energy
active strength of body or mind
even though he's 86 years old, he still shows a lot of life
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as in person
a member of the human race
an appalling number of lives were lost in the war
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as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
frontier life must have been rugged, exciting, challenging, and more than a little dangerous
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as in biography
a history of a person's life
a renowned historian who has written lives of several early presidents
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Recent Examples of life
My hearing still sucks, but that’s part of life.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Voisard said the group was also worried about the eaglets, who are at a sensitive time in their lives.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
For now, Venditti is done with restaurant life.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
In defense of the players, San Francisco Archdiocese spokesman Peter Marlow stated that people of faith should not be compelled to suppress their convictions in public life.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for life
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Voisard said the group was also worried about the eaglets, who are at a sensitive time in their lives.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
For now, Venditti is done with restaurant life.
—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
In defense of the players, San Francisco Archdiocese spokesman Peter Marlow stated that people of faith should not be compelled to suppress their convictions in public life.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for life
Recent Examples of Synonyms for life
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Name the worry out loud, then choose a small boundary that protects your energy, such as turning off notifications during a demanding task.
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The episode could add further political momentum behind decarbonization, climate adaptation, electrification, and energy-efficiency investment.
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As officers moved inside, the suspect ran out the back of the building, where other officers stationed along a perimeter took the person into custody, police said.
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Sees another email that says that the person who's going to shut it down is having extramarital affair.
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The amount of money each customer receives from the settlement is based on the total amount of Amazon Prime membership fees paid throughout the duration of their subscription.
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Ferriero then asked if Cruise stayed in his character, a forest child named Jack of the Green, for the duration of filming the dark fantasy movie.
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Reject lifestyle creep The first right move may be as simple as crafting (and sticking to) a new budget to avoid lifestyle creep, which happens when a person’s expenses rise with their salary, leaving little room to save or pay down debt.
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After deciding on the right type of pet, start the adoption process and lean on shelter staff to help match you with an animal that fits your lifestyle.
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The site offers a space to write a brief biography of the deceased and share funeral details and the shiva location.
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Becoming George completes a trilogy of acclaimed biographies.
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The crowd shook her car with such vigor that the 23-year-old Westminster resident couldn’t turn up the music like people shouted at her to do.
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Gorlin-Crenshaw notes that cool temperatures, such as those below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, will slow plant development and reduce plant vigor.
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Suarez, the Braves’ setup man, and arguably the team’s top offseason acquisition, was an All-Star closer for the Padres the past two seasons.
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Nationally, women receive an average of $1,760 monthly in Social Security, $438 less than the $2,198 men receive on average.
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The 13-track record chronicles the lifespan of a relationship, from the exuberance of initial infatuation to the whiplash of begging for affection from a partner that was once so easily enamored.
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Agave lifespans vary from one to 100 years, Assistant Manager of Learning Engagement Vanessa Callahan said in the video posted by Denver Botanic Gardens.
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“Life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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