live for
phrasal 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 legendary musician was joined by the classic Black Sabbath lineup as the band also played live for the final time to a crowd filled with dedicated fans, many of whom have been following the group for decades.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The sleepaway camp where my ten-year-old daughter will live for a month this summer forbids phone calls for the first six days, except for emergencies.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 July 2025
Mamdani, who is of South Asian heritage, was born in Uganda, where his family had lived for approximately a century, according to the article.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Ticks live for multiple years and benefited from wetter conditions in 2023 and 2025, said Kristen Richmann, spokeswoman for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 4 July 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The sleepaway camp where my ten-year-old daughter will live for a month this summer forbids phone calls for the first six days, except for emergencies.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 July 2025
Mamdani, who is of South Asian heritage, was born in Uganda, where his family had lived for approximately a century, according to the article.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Ticks live for multiple years and benefited from wetter conditions in 2023 and 2025, said Kristen Richmann, spokeswoman for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 4 July 2025
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“Live for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20for. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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