live off of
Example Sentences
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Beckham’s comments suggesting that $100 million isn’t enough for professional athletes to live off of for the long term has created a stir on social media, notably among fellow former athletes.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025
Retirees, who often live off of their portfolios, are especially sensitive to market fluctuations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025
He said, “Well, we consider it a success when we get 15% or 20% of a ZIP Code, and we can live off of that, no problem. And we think we can get it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024
If he was deemed unfit to fly, he could be grounded for months — leaving his wife and two children to live off of only one salary in the interim.
From Salon • Aug. 28, 2024
She could live off of her fortune until old age.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
