live on

verb

lived on; living on; lives on
: to continue to exist
His legend lives on.

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Shilling’s delightfully madcap spirit lives on at Royal Ascot today — in the more experimental hats or elaborate lawn picnics that verge on performance. Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 The virus can spread through coughing and sneezing — hanging in the air and living on surfaces for hours after an infected person has left a room. Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Her legacy and work will live on forever. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Pre-orders will go live on June 25, which means fans have to know the pricing by that time. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for live on

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“Live on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20on. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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