live off of

Example Sentences

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If you are just starting, it’s helpful to have a lot of money tucked away that you can live off of without the pressure of having to make money.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025

Retirees, who often live off of their portfolios, are especially sensitive to market fluctuations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

“It's really hard to only live off of dancing,” he says.

From Salon • May 31, 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

She could live off of her fortune until old age.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas