live on

phrasal verb

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

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The 2026 Critics Choice Awards have come and gone, and amid all the major fashion and major wins, certain standout moments seemed destined to live on forever (in our hearts and in Instagram meme format, at least). Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2026 The guy lived on a military base. CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026 Even though Ferreira lives on the East Coast, Connecticut appearances can be sporadic. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026 They are formed by algae living on the surface of the magnolia leaves. Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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