live
verb (used without object)
to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions.
has lived
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present perfectof live (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"If someone had truly understood this tree was deeply loved, they probably would not have made the decision to inject herbicide," says Kim Min-joo, who has lived in Buam-dong for more than a decade.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Xi's visit was the target of protests by dozens of Tibetans in New Delhi, exiles like their Buddhist leader, the Dalai Lama, who has lived in India since fleeing a Chinese crackdown in 1959.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
The apartment marks the first time Jordan, who previously lived with roommates in Echo Park, has lived alone in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Kushner has lived in Maine for about 50 years.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
“We can’t leave! Papa’s side of the family has lived in Zmeyreka for a hundred years! Where would we go?”
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
