life experience

idiom

: experience and knowledge gained through living

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The study created the first catalog showing the distinct influences of genetic inheritance and life experience on immune cells. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026 In interviews, each candidate in the top half of the pack argued that their individual life experience, in many cases including their faith, best positioned them to carry on the legacy of inclusive representation in the district. Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026 For one thing, the 50-plus age range spans decades of life experience, interests, and physical ability. Kathy Boardman, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026 Why someone has a particular mental health disorder can vary, stemming from a complicated mix of brain chemistry, genetics, life experience and a person’s environment. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for life experience

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“Life experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20experience. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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