live for
verb
lived for; living for; lives for
1
: to wait or hope for (something) very eagerly
I live for the day when we'll be together!
2
: to think of (something) as the most important or enjoyable part of one's life
She lives for her work.
3
: to think of (something) as a reason for being alive
He's depressed and feels as if he has nothing left to live for.
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During his lifetime, Woody Guthrie saw America at ground level, riding boxcars, singing in taverns and on street corners, and even living for a time in a California migrant camp.
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Steve Appleford,
Rolling Stone,
4 July 2026
One of them is live for just one day, so be sure to put some pep in your step while shopping the sales online.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
2 July 2026
In nature, these plants live for many years in the same spot with the same conditions.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Located 15 miles outside of Park City in Oakley, the property is where Heigl and Kelley have lived for the past 18 years with their three children, according to the listing, which is held by Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers Park City.
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Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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Steve Appleford,
Rolling Stone,
4 July 2026
One of them is live for just one day, so be sure to put some pep in your step while shopping the sales online.
—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
2 July 2026
In nature, these plants live for many years in the same spot with the same conditions.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Located 15 miles outside of Park City in Oakley, the property is where Heigl and Kelley have lived for the past 18 years with their three children, according to the listing, which is held by Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers Park City.
—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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“Live for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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