live through
verb
lived through; living through; lives through
1
: to survive (an experience, a troubling time, etc.) : to endure
If I can live through this, I can live through anything.
2
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.
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Most people have to live through these experiences multiple times before learning the proper etiquette for interactions in a new country.
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Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Elderly right-wing protesters – some of whom had lived through the Korean War – rallied in the streets, at times calling the president a communist or North Korean spy.
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Kelly Kasulis Cho,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
This deal is live through Deal Days, and the full event lineup is available on the Deal Days collection page.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
The survey will remain live through the end of July.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
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Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Elderly right-wing protesters – some of whom had lived through the Korean War – rallied in the streets, at times calling the president a communist or North Korean spy.
—
Kelly Kasulis Cho,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
This deal is live through Deal Days, and the full event lineup is available on the Deal Days collection page.
—
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
The survey will remain live through the end of July.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
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“Live through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20through. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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