live on

verb

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

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Genetics also shape the mix of bacteria that live on the skin, which is where the final odor reaction actually happens. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 One Medical Group provider Erica Matluck ND, NP, told VICE that genetic makeup determines both enzyme activity and the healthy bacteria living on the skin, so the relationship between specific foods and odor can be quite variable. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 Without assistance from their family, Jane and Cassandra would have had 60% less than Miss Bates (in Emma) to live on. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 Every large organization now has an AI strategy, but almost all of it is aimed at AI that lives on a screen, not the AI that will drive vehicles, operate machinery and move goods through warehouses. — Richard Clough, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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