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was living

  • past progressive of live.

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She said the world was living through "one of the most exciting moments in the history of HIV science," with prevention medicines that have almost vaccine-like effectiveness.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

At times in 2024, when Hernandez was living with her aunt in Los Angeles, Burke would come by the home to pick the teen up for dates.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Now, she told The Wall Street Journal, she felt like her family was living a version of that story.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

When Egypt beat Australia in a tough match decided by penalties, the whole country was living every second together.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

He was living a double life, and maybe the Mr. Neely we knew wasn’t completely real.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller