live on

verb

lived on; living on; lives on
: to continue to exist
His legend lives on.

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In the couple's children, Melendez Mendoza says her son's legacy lives on. — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 2 July 2026 The lavish wedding was broadcast live on television in Canada so that the entire nation could watch the beloved singer walk down the aisle. — Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 Companies selling concerts, trips and nights out that live on in your camera roll or Instagram feed forever. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Jefferson was one of the first to attempt (unsuccessfully) to bring grapes to America, and his legacy lives on along the Monticello Wine Trail. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for live on

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“Live on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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