live
verb (used without object)
to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions.
have been living
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present perfect progressiveof live.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Now that they have been living in a higher-rate world for a few years, an increase won’t be as painful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
"We have been living here for many years and we don't want problems between the two countries," he said at his store in Mubarakiyah.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Now that your fans have been living with these songs for several months, I’m curious if performing them live has shifted your relationship with them at all?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
For those who have been living paycheck to paycheck forever and building up credit card debt when they get behind, the difference can be revolutionary.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Megan and Scott have been married for three years; they have been living in the house on Blenheim Road since January 2012.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
