live on

verb

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

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During a recent visit to Ceuta, The Associated Press found many underage migrants still living on the streets. — Joseph Wilson, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026 Dan Rapaport will also provide live on-course commentary during the match. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 That contact was evident during the AP’s trip aboard the F/V Progress, when Tanner crabs and basket stars — animals that live on the seafloor — came up in the net. — Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 There was no escape from the horror streaming live on our screens. — Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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