the living

noun

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

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Responding firefighters discovered Maureen in the living room with severe burns, a fractured larynx and soot in her airway, the DA's office said. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025 There was a skylight in the living room and a pass-through in the kitchen. Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025 Orren Ellis Bathroom Vanity Mirror Hang this mirror in your bathroom for a convenient spot to do all your morning chores, or add it to the living room as a decor piece that makes the room appear larger. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025 The primary suite occupies the entire upper level of the house, featuring an open design with a railing instead of a wall that overlooks the living room below and views beyond. Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025 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 15 Sep. 2025.

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