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live with

British  
/ lɪv /

verb

  1. (tr, preposition) to dwell with (a person to whom one is not married)

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live with Idioms  

  1. Cohabit with, live as if married to, as in I don't approve of my daughter living with her boyfriend . [Mid-1700s] Also see live together .

  2. Put up with, come to terms with, as in I think I can live with this new agreement . [ Colloquial ; first half of 1900s] Also see learn to live with .

  3. live with oneself . Keep one's self-respect, as in I don't know how he can live with himself after violating their trust . [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

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"For countless people, especially those who live in rural areas, face intimate partner violence, or live with disabilities, losing a telemedicine option will mean losing access to this vital medication altogether," she added.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

So, like many SSI recipients, she has continued to live with her father, who makes around $2,000 a month as a Philadelphia sanitation worker.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

If the expected value is high enough, he can live with the outcome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

“Do I like everything? No. Can I live with it? Yes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

“Mark Chesley…Boo’s father. He’s going to have two supervised visits with Boo. If they go well, she’s going to live with him,” she repeats, talking extra slowly this time.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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