survive
verb (used without object)
to remain alive after the death of someone, the cessation of something, or the occurrence of some event; continue to live.
was surviving
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past progressiveof survive.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In another closely watched primary race, Jones’ political ally, Supervisor Kevin Crye, was surviving a recall election by just 46 votes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2024
Even before the fighting, the town was surviving on just a few hours of state-provided electricity per day.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
She said her family was surviving on bread, alongside the tomatoes, cucumbers and watermelon still available in Stepanakert's markets.
From Reuters ● Aug. 16, 2023
Mrs Evans said she was "surviving not thriving" and felt "incredibly lonely".
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2023
He was surviving as late as the year 1553.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by John Roby
