Example Sentences

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Arteta said his side have been "surviving" the challenges thrown at them for six months and the injuries to key players are "uniting" the squad.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

“It has been more than a year since the FBI took my paycheck from me and we’re getting financially crushed. My family and I have been surviving on early withdrawals from our retirement accounts.”

From Washington Times • May 18, 2023

With no deliveries, and barred from using their backyard ovens for fear of spreading the virus, his parents have been surviving on uncooked dough made of flour, water and salt.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2022

Prices of basic goods are soaring, and some families have been surviving on bread alone.

From Washington Post • Jul. 1, 2022

The migrants, who have been surviving on handouts from strangers, said they were not paid to join the caravan.

From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2018