the living

noun

: people who are alive
the living and the dead
The world belongs to the living.

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But Israel refused to open the crossing until the return of all of the living and deceased hostages. Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026 In the living room, the sofa pillows stood perfectly upright, and there was nary a water ring on any of the polished furniture. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026 Standing in the living room touching up her makeup, the high school graduate looked like any other girl her age preparing for the big day. Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026 Moss-colored chaise longues in the living area, piled with pillows and wool blankets, are perfectly positioned to take in the view, as are the four-poster beds with wool-blend mattresses and willowy gauzy curtains. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the living

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“The living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20living. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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