live for
verb
lived for; living for; lives for
1
: to wait or hope for (something) very eagerly
I live for the day when we'll be together!
2
: to think of (something) as the most important or enjoyable part of one's life
She lives for her work.
3
: to think of (something) as a reason for being alive
He's depressed and feels as if he has nothing left to live for.
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The countdown, which remained live for roughly 10 minutes before disappearing, featured the same Toy Story-style blue skies and white clouds.
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Bryan West, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Failing that, expect the beta to go live for developers the following day, Tuesday, June 10, but probably no later than that.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Something to live for, after all!
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 29 May 2026
She’s lived for years in the area, directly across from the parking lot of Arrowhead Stadium at the Truman Sports Complex.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
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Bryan West, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Failing that, expect the beta to go live for developers the following day, Tuesday, June 10, but probably no later than that.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Something to live for, after all!
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 29 May 2026
She’s lived for years in the area, directly across from the parking lot of Arrowhead Stadium at the Truman Sports Complex.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
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“Live for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20for. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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