live through

phrasal verb

lived through; living through; lives through

: to survive (an experience, a troubling time, etc.) : to endure

If I can live through this, I can live through anything.

US, sometimes disapproving : to enjoy the experiences and achievements of (another person) instead of one's own experiences and achievements

She can't live through her daughter.

Examples of live through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In regard to the new car market, enthusiasts are living through some tough times. —

Peter Nelson, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Every room is awash with natural light and prioritizes indoor-outdoor living through floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors with views that frame either the jungle landscape or the crashing waves of the ocean. —

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024 This is an edition of The Weekly Planet, a newsletter that provides a guide for living through climate change. —

Eve Andrews, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024 Children were exposed to the many stressors that came from living through the pandemic. —

Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for live through

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