live through

phrasal verb

lived through; living through; lives through

: to survive (an experience, a troubling time, etc.) : to endure

If I can live through this, I can live through anything.

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.

Examples of live through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bravery is needed to voice succinctly the views of people living through toxicity. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 His goal was to gather insight from the locals about the challenges of living through the long, dark period. —

Cecilia Blomdahl, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024 Some experts believe that PTSD doesn't sufficiently capture the experiences of people who live through multiple traumas over several months or years. —

Brittany Dube, Health, 16 Oct. 2024 Given the domestic tensions and social strains that Americans are living through today, these long-term American advantages may come as a surprise. —

Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for live through

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