live through
phrasal 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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The Palestinian people have lived through many rounds of war, and many ceasefires that have left core grievances unaddressed.
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Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2025
Having lived through the experience gives her a unique perspective and skill.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Traveling to India, a country that was similar to Nigeria, having also lived through the clutches of British colonial rule, and as well, home to a dynamic artistic and cultural history left a lasting mark on her.
—Folasade Ologundudu, Essence, 23 Dec. 2025
At the same time, there’s the internal challenge of staying open and attentive to what people are living through, without letting the weight of their circumstances paralyze you or numb you.
—Time Photo Department, Time, 23 Dec. 2025
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Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2025
Having lived through the experience gives her a unique perspective and skill.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Traveling to India, a country that was similar to Nigeria, having also lived through the clutches of British colonial rule, and as well, home to a dynamic artistic and cultural history left a lasting mark on her.
—Folasade Ologundudu, Essence, 23 Dec. 2025
At the same time, there’s the internal challenge of staying open and attentive to what people are living through, without letting the weight of their circumstances paralyze you or numb you.
—Time Photo Department, Time, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for live through
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“Live through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20through. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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