outlive

Example Sentences

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You once said that buildings you develop outlive you and go on to define a city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

You are two years older than your wife, and women tend to outlive men by around five to six years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

"Dad always believed stories outlive people. In a way, this is him still helping families he will never meet, which I think is the most beautiful legacy you can leave."

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

She eventually manages to outlive him, fueled by a burning vengeance to take what’s owed to her, even if it means sacrificing everything.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

I expect her to outlive me by some years, and I dont want her to live drab.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns