live through

phrasal verb

lived through; living through; lives through

: to survive (an experience, a troubling time, etc.) : to endure

If I can live through this, I can live through anything.

US, sometimes disapproving : to enjoy the experiences and achievements of (another person) instead of one's own experiences and achievements

She can't live through her daughter.

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Unfortunately, living through at least some disappointment is virtually a guarantee for those looking for a significant other. —

Claire Moses, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025 When asked if living through the COVID-19 pandemic has helped teams better prepare for illnesses spreading through the roster, Spoelstra didn’t shoot down that theory. —

Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025 The casting process prioritized authenticity, with most performers having lived through the 1990s period themselves. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025 Playing Civilization used to feel like living through an endless dawn of possibility. —

Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for live through