life goes on
idiom
: the activities of life continue
Despite the political upheaval, for most people life goes on as usual.
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Love persists, and life goes on.
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John E. Green, Time, 1 Feb. 2026
The hardest thing to remember is that life goes on.
—Katherine Packert Burke, Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Much of Ukraine is dark and cold, but life goes on.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Still, life goes on — and celebrations continue.
—Vanessa Offiong, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
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John E. Green, Time, 1 Feb. 2026
The hardest thing to remember is that life goes on.
—Katherine Packert Burke, Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Much of Ukraine is dark and cold, but life goes on.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Still, life goes on — and celebrations continue.
—Vanessa Offiong, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Life goes on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20goes%20on. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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