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

"The diplomatic relationship between USA and South Africa predate the Trump administration and they will outlive the current White House term of office."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

He never had to wonder whether he would outlive his income.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 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

He pictured his grandfather in the cramped kitchen where they’d eaten their silent dinner of stew, the kitchen that reeked so strongly of fried onions that Peter figured the smell would outlive his grandfather.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker