live
verb (used without object)
to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions.
are living
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present progressiveof live.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“In the wake of the midterm elections, how many Americans are living in poverty?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
"We are living through difficult times. We need to reflect and only then act," she wrote.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Residents of a north London tower block said they are living a "nightmare", with intruders accessing the scaffolding that has surrounded their homes for the past six years.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Dementia Australia estimates that approximately 446,500 people in Australia are living with the condition in 2026.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
“So are you and Jamie dating now? Mom says you guys are living together.”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
