live
verb (used without object)
to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions.
is living
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present progressiveof live (3rd person singular).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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For now, Saunders is living in a two-bedroom apartment that’s paid for by her employer as part of the compensation for her job as a property manager.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
This will look at, for example, whether a dog is living with someone other than the exemption certificate holder, which can be difficult to track and enforce.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Washington: So she is living her best life, yeah.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Investor B is 78, built a nest egg they cannot afford to lose, and is living off the income it generates.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
I think of all the things I could mention: Theodore Finch is living in his closet.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
