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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Many scaling businesses that have lived through those moments know these early struggles, where every decision felt urgent and every investment had to justify itself.
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Satish Patel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Loughman’s thoughts are echoed by students scarred by living through the coronavirus pandemic.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Interestingly, more Americans welcome nuclear power plants in their backyards than AI data centers—a remarkable statement for anyone who lived through the 1980s.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Luckily for pet owners, the Amazon Pet Days sale is live through tonight, May 15 and this pet grooming kit is less than $70.
—Trisha Easto, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Satish Patel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Loughman’s thoughts are echoed by students scarred by living through the coronavirus pandemic.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Interestingly, more Americans welcome nuclear power plants in their backyards than AI data centers—a remarkable statement for anyone who lived through the 1980s.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Luckily for pet owners, the Amazon Pet Days sale is live through tonight, May 15 and this pet grooming kit is less than $70.
—Trisha Easto, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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“Live through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20through. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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