live on

verb

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

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By the middle of the century, the global population could expect to live on average about fifty years. Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 In three hearings this spring, a series of residents raised questions about potential impacts on the nearby Farmington River and numerous animal species that live on or near the property. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026 Lady Gaga’s The Fame Celebrates 400 Weeks As of this period, The Fame, Gaga's debut full-length, has lived on the Official Albums chart for 400 weeks. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The publication also reported there was at least one person living on the grounds without permission. Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 11 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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