live through
phrasal verb
lived through; living through; lives through
1
: to survive (an experience, a troubling time, etc.) : to endure
If I can live through this, I can live through anything.
2
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.
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It will also be broadcast live through National Theatre Live on Sept. 4 4 September, and release to cinemas worldwide from Sept. 25.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2025
But this time, the teens can call upon the guidance of Julie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Ray (Prinze), who have lived through a similar tragedy.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 July 2025
Nobody could really understand this experience besides us, who really lived through it.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2025
Luxury brands often are best equipped to make culture an active, moving piece of their strategy because a majority of them have lived through history and are built upon craftsmanship and traditions.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2025
But this time, the teens can call upon the guidance of Julie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Ray (Prinze), who have lived through a similar tragedy.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 July 2025
Nobody could really understand this experience besides us, who really lived through it.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 July 2025
Luxury brands often are best equipped to make culture an active, moving piece of their strategy because a majority of them have lived through history and are built upon craftsmanship and traditions.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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“Live through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20through. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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