live through

phrasal verb

lived through; living through; lives through

: to survive (an experience, a troubling time, etc.) : to endure

If I can live through this, I can live through anything.

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.

Examples of live through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Education is a lifeline for children living through crises These ‘snapshots’ from around the world are intended to underscore that education is a lifeline in crises. —

Unicef Usa, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 Beginning with his directorial debut, 1959’s Shadows, Cassavetes would alter the vernacular of American independent film, exploring working-class lives through a lyrically loose, near-guerrilla style of low-budget filmmaking. —

Christina Newland, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2024 For most of 2024, Americans had the unusual experience of living through a two-incumbent election. —

Matthew Continetti, National Review, 10 Aug. 2024 For women old enough to have lived through previous election cycles that flirted with electing a female head of state, these sentiments were as predictable as arthritis. —

Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for live through

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