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  • plural of life.
  • present tense form of live (3rd person singular).
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lives

[lahyvz] / laɪvz /












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However, in the 15 years since she bought the home, Kris’ life has changed dramatically—as have the lives of her children.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

They fashioned toys out of discarded objects and created their own street games, said David Nasaw, a historian who wrote a book about children’s lives during this period.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

After scoring the third goal, winger Jack Moylan held up and kissed a black armband the Republic of Ireland players were wearing "in recognition of all lives lost in the conflict".

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

In Syria, 162,500 vulnerable IDPs and returned refugees will not receive initial financial assistance unless funding is received quickly, reducing their ability to rebuild their lives, the agency said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

He thought of the countless lives in the Forest.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver



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