live with
Britishverb
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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 .
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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 .
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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]
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From classrooms to courtrooms we live with his handiwork.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The Civil Code in France already holds parents who live with their children liable for damage they cause.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The potential importance of this research becomes clearer when considering how many people live with persistent arthritis pain.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Ultimately, I leave you to decide whether this $90,000 distribution was fair because you’re the one who has to live with the court’s decision.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
“Well, you saw Dara and smiled at her . . . and I thought . . .” I take a deep breath, accepting that I’ll just have to live with my embarrassment.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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