live on

phrasal verb

lived on; living on; lives on
: to continue to exist
His legend lives on.

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Mariah then debuted the song live on April 19 during a set at Howard University — a smart exclusive for her core audience — as anticipation for the song continued to build. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 June 2025 The Savannah Bananas will make their broadcast television debut with a game airing live on The CW, Sunday, July 27, starting at 3 pm ET. Andy Swift, TVLine, 4 June 2025 But his legacy, truly, is one that will live on forever. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025 While practically every designer has their version of a logo raffia tote, designers are giving shopping a new reason to invest in one with city-friendly styles that can live on long after the summer season sunsets. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for live on

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“Live on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20on. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.

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