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lives

American  
[lahyvz] / laɪvz /

noun

  1. the plural of life.

lives British  
/ laɪvz /

noun

  1. the plural of life

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These dinosaurs rank among the smallest known non avian dinosaurs, and they remained small throughout their lives.

From Science Daily

“The Brooklyn Bridge just feels a little left behind,” said Baum, a program manager who lives in nearby Brooklyn Heights.

From The Wall Street Journal

John Swinney said he was concerned "vulnerable people in our society" may come to feel like a "burden" and "feel under pressure to end their lives prematurely".

From BBC

Thirty years on, North and Pearston do not hesitate when asked if the ban which they helped to bring about saved lives.

From BBC

They can only get there via a tour, navigating a maze of narrow alleyways as residents go about their daily lives while stopping to visit local artists or see a capoeira show.

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