Example Sentences

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They are surviving, as best as they can.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

"We need to get our story out, and do whatever we can to ensure justice for those who didn't return, and to help those who are surviving to rehabilitate into life."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

"So whatever you are surviving can affect which type of money disorder you have."

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2025

In that part of the territory, a few hundred thousand people are surviving on an average of 245 calories a day, according to Oxfam, an aid group.

From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2024

We are surviving on our grain, I want to tell him.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone