live for
phrasal verb
lived for; living for; lives for
1
: to wait or hope for (something) very eagerly
I live for the day when we'll be together!
2
: to think of (something) as the most important or enjoyable part of one's life
She lives for her work.
3
: to think of (something) as a reason for being alive
He's depressed and feels as if he has nothing left to live for.
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But like an old aunt who smoked two packs of Camels a day and lived for 95 years, some 996s enjoy trouble-free lives with nary a grumble from their IMS bearing.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
Finally, a reminder that not everyone lives for every word written about the parks.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
Desert tortoises can live for decades, with a lifespan of up to 70 years in the wild and up to 100 years in captivity.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Contest mode for the race, the most challenging difficulty, will be live for 48 hours.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
Finally, a reminder that not everyone lives for every word written about the parks.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
Desert tortoises can live for decades, with a lifespan of up to 70 years in the wild and up to 100 years in captivity.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Contest mode for the race, the most challenging difficulty, will be live for 48 hours.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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“Live for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20for. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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