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as in to be
to have life
Socrates was a philosopher who lived in ancient Greece
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as in operating
being in effective operation
didn't realize that the microphone was live and proceeded to make some rather indiscreet comments
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as in breathing
having or showing life
there is a tank of live lobsters sitting at the front of the restaurant
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Recent Examples of live
Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
The Teppers stopped keeping kosher in the 1920s, when, during their time living across the border in Georgia, the frozen kosher meat delivered by train from Atlanta started arriving spoiled.
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Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
This includes Bob Iger, the company’s former CEO and current senior advisor; David Greenbaum, head of Disney live action films and 20th Century Studios; and Dana Walden, Disney’s president and chief creative officer.
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Marc Malkin,
Variety,
2 July 2026
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Verb
One server, who poured both me and himself a shot of the clear liquid one evening, shared that his yia yia lived to be 100 by drinking raki with her mountain tea each morning, before heading to the olive grove to work.
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Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
The Teppers stopped keeping kosher in the 1920s, when, during their time living across the border in Georgia, the frozen kosher meat delivered by train from Atlanta started arriving spoiled.
—
Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Adjective
Welcome to Day 3 of the Miami Herald’s live Heat free agency blog and Day 3 of the franchise’s quest to bring back LeBron James.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
This includes Bob Iger, the company’s former CEO and current senior advisor; David Greenbaum, head of Disney live action films and 20th Century Studios; and Dana Walden, Disney’s president and chief creative officer.
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Marc Malkin,
Variety,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for live
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My hope is that each and every American and everyone who resides in our great country will all get the same level of freedom and opportunities, and everyone can have a chance at the American dream.
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Pastore, who also resides in Madrid, highlighted Fernandez's versatility, adapting well to various midfield roles.
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There are nods to the environmental devastation wrought by the cattle industry that dominated Southern California in the first half of the 19th century, as well as the Faustian bargain struck by Indigenous people who converted to Catholicism.
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That match was held before the game in Kansas City, and each time Cape Verde scored, there were cheers from the Colombia supporters at Arrowhead Stadium.
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True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.
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The stadium is alive with Ecuadoran supporters on their feet and rejoicing in the final 10 minutes or so of the game.
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Everything that keeps the testicle alive and functional runs through the spermatic cord — arteries, veins, nerves and lymphatics, bundled together along with the vas deferens.
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That comparison may be a bit dramatic, but the cellar-dwelling Red Sox’s four-game sweep over the weekend exposed some of the Aaron Judge-less Yankees’ most glaring issues.
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Officials said the flames spread to two homes and an accessory dwelling unit.
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Depending on your home, circumstances, and existing HVAC setup, this may involve adding a wireless temperature sensor upstairs or upgrading HVAC systems.
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Rehabbing an older building Kevin Regalado, the principal architect from Jacobs Project Management, which conducted the analyses on the existing buildings, shared his findings, as well.
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Adding to this context, engineering manager Roel Verhoeven noted that the primary hurdle for commercial fusion is ensuring that plants can actually be serviced throughout their operational lifespans.
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North Korea first unveiled the Choe Hyon in April 2025, which Kim portrayed as a major step toward expanding his military’s operational reach and preemptive strike capabilities.
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While plastic borders have gained popularity over the years for their practicality, many gardeners are now gravitating towards living borders consisting of plants, which offer a more natural look and can provide additional benefits, such as habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects.
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What challenges is the co-living industry facing?
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“Live.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/live. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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