live on

verb

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

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Both candidates and their surrogates immediately declared victory after the debate, which was held at the Mohegan Sun casino and broadcast live on WTNH, Channel 8. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026 Healthcare companies report live on 'Squawk Box' with Becky Quick, Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin Biogen reports before the bell. — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 For McLaughlin, who lives on the north side and is raising her own children there, the project represents an opportunity for students to take pride in their neighborhood and see the impact of their creativity. — CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 One of the suspects lives on Silver Birch Drive, court records show. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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