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as in operating
being in effective operation
a living tradition of the holiday season a living culture that has survived a number of foreign invasions
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as in existing
having being at the present time
there are fewer than a dozen living former presidents
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as in breathing
having or showing life
is your hamster still living?
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as in realistic
closely resembling the object imitated
an outdoor museum that is a living re-creation of a typical New England village circa 1840
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as in residing
to have a home
he lives next door to the hospital
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as in being
to have life
Socrates was a philosopher who lived in ancient Greece
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Recent Examples of living
Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
Not only male and female, but also real and imaginary, poetry and prose, living and dead.
—New York Times, 8 July 2024
Jose R. Gonzalez, Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
Congress' long-simmering debate over the age of its members has resurfaced over revelations that Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) has been living in an independent living facility in Texas.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 22 Dec. 2024
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Over the last decade, the discovery of Asgard archaea, our closest living prokaryotic relatives, has offered valuable clues.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
Not only male and female, but also real and imaginary, poetry and prose, living and dead.
—New York Times, 8 July 2024
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McDougal was taken into custody on Wednesday at a senior living facility in Peoria, court documents stated.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
Congress' long-simmering debate over the age of its members has resurfaced over revelations that Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) has been living in an independent living facility in Texas.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 22 Dec. 2024
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
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With Isak performing like this, a first trophy since 1969 and European qualification become realistic targets once again.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Eggers and his go-to production designer Craig Lathrop also put a unique emphasis on building realistic worlds—their production design strives extra hard to close gaps between Eggers’s olden aesthetic and the modern audience’s perception.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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This complex coexistence between humans and wildlife requires open-minded, multi-faceted perspectives that aim for sustainable wildlife management while also preserving the livelihoods and customs of local communities.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Those in their early 40s down to teenagers are trying to juggle many responsibilities, from maintaining their livelihood and finances to managing their parents and children.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Glendale police responded to the area of Greenway Road and 59th Avenue on Sunday morning after receiving reports that someone had been shot by a family member residing in the same household.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Tragically, since suffering a severe brain injury in 2013, Michael has remained away from the public eye, residing in the family's home to continue his recovery.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Pentagon is also likely to pause military recruitment and operational planning.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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While these challenges require effort and investment to overcome, addressing them effectively lays the foundation for robust hybrid inventory visibility and a promising system, ensuring better customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.Devadas Pattathil, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In short, Stifel’s optimism about Tesla’s ability to capitalize on a friendlier regulatory environment in its self-driving and other artificial intelligence applications far outweighs its tepid feelings toward Tesla’s extant EV business.Derek Saul, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Bilateral symmetry is the predominant trait of Earth's extant species, which provides a timeline of evolution from more than half a billion years ago to the present day.New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2024
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While the Saints are fighting to keep their season alive, the Packers are looking to strengthen their playoff positioning.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Musk’s business career has been largely defined by desperate searches for capital meant to keep his businesses alive.John Tamny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This allows Chisholm to play his natural position while Bregman is a huge upgrade over former Yankee Gleyber Torres.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Why Year-End Feedback Matters The end of the year is a natural time for reflection, but feedback elevates that reflection into actionable growth.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Living.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/living. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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